Known world-wide, this blend helps to detoxify and cleanse the body of mucus.

Burdock Root - Used traditionally to help maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract, helps support a healthy immune response.*

Used traditionally in small amounts, this herb helps support normal waste elimination in the liver.*

Sheep Sorrel - Used in traditional folk herbalism to help cool the body, this herb helps support normal waste elimination in kidneys.*

Slippery Elm- The tannins and mucilages in Slippery Elm inner bark are believed to facilitate the healthy elimination of mucus in the body. People use slippery elm for sore throat, constipation, stomach ulcers, skin disorders, and many other conditions*

Rhubarb Root - Studies show that rhubarb helps lower your bad cholesterol levels as well as your total cholesterol. Lower cholesterol levels reduce your risk for heart disease and heart attack. The vitamin K in rhubarb may also aid in preventing the calcification of blood vessels.

The original Essiac 4 Blend Tea was discovered by Nurse Caissein 1922, when a patient spoke to her of a Canadian Ojibwa Indian herbal tea she took. Nurse Caisse eventually named the formula Essiac, which is Nurse Caisse's name spelled backwards. She had a clinic where she shared this blend from 1934 to 1942 and continued to give Essiac to people until the late 1970’s.(Essiac is pronounced by saying s-e-ac).

Warning: Pregnant women, consult your physician. Should use only stainless steel utensils when preparing this tea.

Medications taken by mouth (Oral drugs)Slippery elm contains a type of soft fiber called mucilage. Mucilage can decrease how much medicine the body absorbs. Taking slippery elm at the same time you take medications by mouth can decrease the effectiveness of your medication. To prevent this interaction, take slippery elm at least one hour after medications you take by mouth.

NOTICE: This product contains Rhubarb Root (Rheum palmatum). Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain because Rhubarb Root may worsen these conditions and be harmful to your health. Consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea or if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Individuals with a history of kidney stones should use this herb cautiously.

Directions:

To prepare Essiac Tea use Only Stainless Steel utensils:

1. Boil 1 gallon fresh spring water or distilled water in a stainless steel pot.
2. Stir in 4 oz of tea (by weight), cover pot.
3. Boil 10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir. Cover and let sit for 12 hours at room temperature.
5. Stir, cover, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
6. Strain through a fine mesh colander. Funnel liquid into clean amber glass bottle and cap. Tighten cap after cooling.
7. Refrigerate. Mixture will stay fresh for 2-3 weeks if refrigerated.

 * If you are unable to weigh 4 oz of tea, you can use the following conversions:

-For Organic Essiac Tea: 4 oz is approx. 275 ml or 1 1/6 cup.

Directions for drinking:

Daily serving size: 4 oz

1. Shake herbal tea to mix well. Add 2 fl oz tea to equal amount (2 fl oz) boiled fresh spring or distilled water.
2. Drink 4 fl oz daily on an empty stomach, preferably before bedtime.