ESSIAC TEA- A Simple Four-Herb Tea with Cancer-Killing Abilities

Essiac Tea was first introduced in the 1920's by a Canadian nurse named Rene Caisse who boasted the tea as a natural cancer treatment. Caisse claimed she received the tea from one of her patients who had received it from an Ontario Ojibwa medicine man, though there is limited evidence to back up this claim.

Essiac Tea contains the following herbs:

• burdock root - contains compounds to promote blood circulation, improve skin texture, and stabilize blood sugar.

• slippery elm - rich in disease-fighting antioxidants; may treat inflammatory bowel disease.

• sheep sorrel- shown to have potent antiviral properties in test-tube studies.

• Indian rhubarb - high in antioxidants and may inhibit the growth of liver cancer cells in rats.

TO MAKE THE TEA - One Quart

• Boil 40 ounces of water.

• Add 1/2 ounce of herbs (14g) (approximately2 tablespoons) and cover.

• Reduce to a Medium boil and continue to cook for 10 minutes.

• Remove from heat.

• Stir sides and bottom of pot. Recover.

• Allow to Sit for 12 hours. Stir at the halfway point (6 hours). Cover lid with a towel to prevent light from getting in.

• After 12 hours, stir and then reheat for twenty minutes to a point just before boiling point (boiling will destroy antioxidants, but heating will kill bacteria that formed during cooling).

• Strain into a container with a secure lid. Squeeze and press herbs against the strainer to extract the most healing properties possible,

• Drink 2 - 3 ounces, 2 - 3 times daily until gone. MUIST be consumed on an empty stomach, 2 hours before or after a meal.

STUDIES AND EVIDENCE

One test tube study showed that the tea had antioxidant properties that prevented damage to cells and DNA, which potentially protect against cancer

An older study showed Essiac Tea blocked the growth of breast and leukemia cancer cells when administered in high concentrations. A more recent study yielded similar results.

One man claimed his prostate cancer went into remission due to the tea.

SIDE EFFECTS: can cause nausea, headaches, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, increased bowel movements, and women who are pregnant or nursing should not use it. Some studies have even suggested it should not be used in breast cancer patients, as studies have highlighted a possibility of increased breast cancer cells after use,

@ 2023 by Gretchen Swank- Pine Forest Braucherei; 1.6.2023

Link, R, MS, RD (FebruARY 14, 2022). Essiac Tea: Ingredients, Benefits, and Side Effects. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/essiac-tea