Wang Lao Ji Cool Tea Xiali Cao, Ministry of Health Response: Main Ingredients Violate Stomach Ulcer and Gastric Disease Regulations; Toxic Traditional Chinese Medicine

The latest developments in the Wang Lao Ji "additive scandal":

1. Wang Lao Ji is accused of illegally adding Prunella vulgaris (Xia Ku Cao).

2. The Ministry of Health confirmed at a press conference that Prunella vulgaris is not on the list of substances allowed to be added as "both medicine and food."

3. The Guangdong Food Association supports Wang Lao Ji.

4. Wang Lao Ji responded for the first time, stating that the Ministry of Health did not confirm that Wang Lao Ji had engaged in illegal addition, and media reports were inaccurate.

5. The Ministry of Health changes its statement: Wang Lao Ji herbal tea has been legally registered and is sold lawfully.