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Organic Essiac Tea
Organic Essiac Tea
Essiac tea is a healing herbal tea originally created by Rene Caisse. This natural remedy has been used to treat cancer, tumours, and cysts. It has also be used to treat other chronic health problems like fibromyalgia and strengthen the immune system.
Renee Caisse was a nurse in Canada that created the formula for this healing tea. After her death, the formula continues to be used. The name, "Essiac" is her last name, spelled backwards.
What Herbs are in Essiac Tea?
The original four herb recipe includes four herbs: burdock root, slippery elm bark, turkey rhubarb, and sheep sorrel.
How to Make Essiac Tea
Using a stainless steel or glass pot (not aluminium) bring 1 litre of distilled or spring water to a boil.
Add 30g of your dry Essiac blend.
Cover and boil gently for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat. Cover. Steep (no more heat added) for 12 hours.
After 12 hours, reheat the tea mix, but do not boil it again.
Strain out herbs with a stainless steel mesh strainer or cheesecloth. If some of the herb gets into the tea, that is fine.
Pour into clean glass jars and cap tightly.
Store in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Essiac can be sweetened with honey or maple syrup if desired. Do not add artificial sweetener.
How to Take Essiac Tea
Essiac tea should be taken on an empty stomach. The risk of digestive upset increases if you take it on a full stomach. If taking it on an empty stomach is impossible, take it with a light meal or snack. Bedtime is a great time to take this tea.
For general health, immune strengthening and detoxing 15ml of Essiac Tea is added to 60ml of warm water and taken once a day.
For serious health conditions and cancers, 30ml of Essiac tea is added to 60ml of warm water and taken once a day.
Not to be taken if pregnant or breastfeeding