- Local doctors also share their concerns about tapee tea.
- A local doctor said the drink mix contains steroids.
- Products available through major retailers.
MILLERSBURG – Local doctors are concerned about the potential health risks posed by a product marketed as a miracle pain reliever.
tapety It is an import from Southeast Asia. Despite claiming to be “all natural,” it was tested and found to contain steroids.So it’s no surprise that people feel much better after drinking this, according to family doctors. Maurice Stutzmann, M.D..
Stutzman points out that steroids should only be administered by prescription and by licensed health care providers. Continued use of steroids can lead to dangerous side effects including, but not limited to, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, osteoporosis, stomach ulcers, adrenal insufficiency, neck deformity, thinning skin, kidney failure, and psychosis.
“Tupee tea is an herbal tea sold among the Amish and Mennonite communities in Holmes County,” Stutzman said. “This is marketed as an ‘all-natural’ herbal drink. Consumers of this tea report miraculous relief from aches, pains and stiffness in their joints and back within a day.
“But after a little use, they don’t seem to like the weight gain that comes with it,” he continued. “I did some research on the herbal ingredients listed, but none could explain this quick and complete response to joint pain.”
Skeptical of ‘all-natural’ products
Dr. Stutzman is skeptical of the tea because the Amish in Holmes County were previously outraged when it was discovered that a “natural” relaxing herbal concoction called “Black Pearl” was laced with diazepam. It was targeted.
“If someone is taking a drug like prednisone long-term, you would expect to see this reaction and side effects,” Stutzmann said. “After investigating, it turned out that a Thai company had added steroids to the tea.
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In June, Stutzman purchased Tapee Tea. Troyers Market in Berlin. When he compared the label of the brand with steroids to the tea he bought, he found it had the exact same packaging and the exact same number in the bottom right corner of the package.
“It looks like the company that was caught in Thailand for putting steroids in tea is now selling the exact same product in Holmes County through a local distributor,” Stutzman said. “Not only that, but there are multiple websites touting its ‘natural’ pain relief benefits. See: https://www.tapeetea.com/. That website also has a photo of the exact same product packaging with the same number.
Tapee Tea is also sold on Amazon, eBay, Walmart, etc., all with the same package and package number listed.
Troyers Market has since removed its display of tappy tea.
Selling steroids is illegal
Stutzman said that if the tea contained steroids, as the study suggests, then those who sell it are illegally selling it because it contains prescription drugs. added that it would.
“This is not even a tea, but rather a drink mixture that requires water to be added to the powder,” he said. “Teabags inhibit the dissolution of unapproved medicines and thus their effect.
“In the United States, it is illegal to sell prescription drugs without a valid prescription or valid license,” Stutzman continued. “This is because prescription drugs are classified as controlled substances and carry a high risk of misuse and dependence. Sales and consumption violate the following rules: Ohio Revised Code Section 4729.51“
I want to share pain relief
Louis Iannero of Coshoctong imports tapee teas from Thailand and sells them to stores in the area. He started using it for arthritis pain relief and wanted to share the benefits he’s gotten from the product.
he suggested sending all inquiries to Coconut Island Company.
“As far as I know, it does not contain steroids,” he said. “It’s all natural herbs. People think of it first because it works for arthritis. I think it’s amazing. I have arthritis and this really helps.”
Ianniello says there are many testimonials about the product.
“You don’t have to sell this,” Ianiello said. “I tried it because the pain was so bad and it worked. I thought I should share this. If by any chance I got a defective item, I will refuse to sell it. It’s no big deal.” That’s all I know about it.”
