Essiac dried herbal formula. ESSIAC is an herbal formula which helps support the immune system. Regular users may want to consider using the ESSIAC program as guidance to ensure that a consistent regime is followed. The program you choose to follow should depend on the intended daily intake. Below are the daily suggested amounts, should you choose to follow the program. Ingredients:
Burdock Root (Arctium Lappa):
Burdock has had many different traditional uses over time. Herbalists have used burdock as a liver tonic, diaphoretic and diuretic, blood purifier, laxative, antipyretic, and antimicrobial and for a variety of dermatologic conditions. Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus Fulva):
Slippery elm contains large amounts of tannins and mucilages. Due to its high mucilage content, slippery elm bark has been traditionally used to treat irritations of the skin and mucus membranes. Sheep Sorrel Leaves (Rumex Acetosella):
Sheep sorrel contains large amounts of tannins which are known to act as astringents. Herbalists have used sheep sorrel as a diuretic, as an antibacterial and to soothe irritated nasal passages.
Indian Rhubarb Root (Rheum Officinale):
Rhubarb root has been traditionally used to help cleanse the liver, stomach and blood. The root contains anthraquinones that act as stimulant laxatives and tannins that act as astringents. Directions:
1. Add one box of ESSIAC to 88 fl oz (approx. 2.5 liters) of water in a covered vessel. Use filtered, distilled or spring water. Use stainless steel or glassware. Do not use an aluminium vessel.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep covered during this process.
3. Remove from heat, keep covered and let stand for 4 hours to increase potency.
4. Bring to a boil again and then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep covered during this process.
5. Remove from heat. Scald, or dishwasher clean, a tall narrow container and pour in the ESSIAC. Cover, refrigerate and let stand overnight to increase potency. A small amount of sediment may be present in the final ESSIAC liquid. Keep refrigerated. Do not freeze or microwave. Full Program:
Amount: 4 ounces (120 ml) twice daily
Duration: 12 weeks
ESSIAC required: 12 boxes Half Program:
Amount: 2 ounces (60 ml) twice daily
Duration: 12 weeks
ESSIAC required: 6 boxes Notes:
- No food 1 hour before and after consuming ESSIAC.
- No juices 30 minutes before and after consuming ESSIAC.
- ESSIAC tastes like an herbal tea. The ESSIAC powder formula may be sweetened with honey, if desired. Warnings:
Not to be taken during pregnancy, by nursing mothers or infants. Additional Information:
ESSIAC is an herbal formula that has been in use since 1922. The formula was given to nurse Rene Caisse from a Canadian Ojibwa Indian. She used it to help people with serious illnesses. Born in Bracebridge, Ontario, Nurse Caisse prepared her original herbal formula into a drink named Essiac, which is Nurse Caisse`s name spelled backwards. Despite having no scientific evidence, she claimed it helped cancer sufferers. From 1922 to 1978 Nurse Caisse helped thousands of people with her Essiac herbal supplement at her clinic in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada. Although she refused payments for her services, she accepted donations to help support her clinic. Nurse Caisse dedicated her life to using the Essiac formula and helping the suffering. Information taken from the Essiac website.
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