J Clin Anesth December 2016 PMID 27871602

Hepatotoxicity due to red bush tea consumption: a case report.

Shamantha Reddy, Pragnyadipta Mishra, Sana Qureshi, Singh Nair, Tracey Straker

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This case report discusses a patient who experienced liver toxicity (hepatotoxicity) after drinking red bush tea, which initially complicated the diagnosis of appendicitis.
The report highlights that herbal remedies like red bush tea can cause serious liver problems, especially if taken in large amounts, and they are often overlooked as causes when diagnosing elevated liver enzymes.
Despite the liver issues, the patient underwent a successful appendectomy with no worsening of liver function, emphasizing the importance of considering herbal medicines in medical assessments.]

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