Pinewriter Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I've been feeling under the weather so I purchased Triple Leaf Tea's Cold & Flu Time Tea and I'm concerned about some of the ingredients. Most seem fine although I'm not sure about "Abrus Fruticulosus Herb," which according to Wikipedia is a legume. I'm also unsure if honeysuckle flower is okay but I think licorice root is okay. Any insight would be appreciated! Here are the full ingredients: Honeysuckle flower † Ginger root † Astragalus root † Dandelion root, herb † Kudzu (pueraria) root † White mulberry leaf, root † Chinese mint leaf † Lophatherum leaf † Abrus fruticulosus herb † Imperata (cogongrass) rhizome † Siler (fang feng) root † Isatis root † Uncaria (gambir) stem † Licorice root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted October 1, 2018 Moderators Share Posted October 1, 2018 The part of legumes that is not allowed is the seed, and since what I'm reading says the seed of the Abrus fruticulosus herb is poisonous, I'm assuming that's not what they're using -- they're probably using the root or the leaves, and those are fine. (Read more about Whole30's stance on legumes here: http://whole9life.com/2012/09/the-legume-manifesto/.) Licorice root and honeysuckle flower should both be okay too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewriter Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 24 minutes ago, ShannonM816 said: The part of legumes that is not allowed is the seed, and since what I'm reading says the seed of the Abrus fruticulosus herb is poisonous, I'm assuming that's not what they're using -- they're probably using the root or the leaves, and those are fine. (Read more about Whole30's stance on legumes here: http://whole9life.com/2012/09/the-legume-manifesto/.) Licorice root and honeysuckle flower should both be okay too. Thank you so much Shannon! I figured I was overthinking it but I'm on day 29 so I'd hate to mess up now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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