Sassafras albidium

Kapadia et al. (91) have discussed the relationship between herbal tea consumption and cancer. They began with a review of the most common tea, that from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. Tea from other plants such as Ilex paraguaiensis (mate), and other lesser known teas (such as those from /. varitoria, Eupatorium triplinerve, and Sassafras albidium) were discussed. The resurgence of herbal teas used for medicinal purposes, which are available in health food stores and are used in areas high in risk for esophageal cancer, may be implicated. They concluded that consumption, in moderation, of ordinary tea (especially with milk) is relatively safe. Other teas that are tannin-rich and other products may be causes of increased esophageal cancer. 

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