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Essiac Herbal Tea: The Story of the Product

Summarized by 123 Natural Remedies; Written by Mark DeRosa

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Many people are now realizing the health benefits that tea can bring to their bodies. Herbal teas and remedies have been used for many years by past civilizations, but we are now just acknowledging their benefits and true value. One such product is Essiac herbal tea.

Essiac herbal tea contains a mixture of herbs that is believed to have properties that help the body fight off cancer. The herbal remedy was discovered by Rene Caisse, a nurse in Canada. Caisse allegedly obtained the formula of the tea from one of her patients who used it to treat her breast cancer. Caisse then used the product to treat hundreds of patients who had cancer in her Ontario clinic. Caisse named the product Essiac, which is her last name spelled backwards.

The exact formula of Essiac tea was never published; thus, the original formula is unknown. The primary components are Slippery elm, Burdock root, Rhubarb and Sorrel. Other Essiac teas have additional ingredients, which include Kelp, Blessed Thistle, Red clover and Watercress. For example, Slippery Elm is used to soothe mucus membranes and help in eliminating toxic byproducts of the body. Burdock Root can help stimulate the body’s digestion, and is a good source of vitamins and minerals. Rhubarb has the ability to cleanse the gut and purges the body of intestinal debris. Finally, Sorrel can enhance the immune system of the body and can break down foreign tissue, such as cancer.

Essiac herbal tea is used in the management of a number of health issues. It is most controversial for its purported anti-cancer properties, which are associated to its ability to boost the immune system, cleansing the blood and repairing damaged cells. It is also used to manage diseases, such as arthritis, asthma, allergies, diabetes, gout, hypertension, obesity, colds, kidney problems, chronic pain and cancer, to name just a few. Essiac herbal tea is generally safe, with only a small portion of users experiencing nausea and diarrhea as an adverse effect. Also, it is important to remember that taking Essiac herbal tea is not a guarantee that cancer will be treated.

Essiac can be bought already brewed. The instructions for brewing are already included in the packets of Essiac herbal tea. The tea is typically taken cold. At present, there are more than 40 brands of Essiac herbal tea available in the market.

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