What Is Essiac Liquid Tea Good for?

Essiac tea is a combination of four herbs native to North America. The combination is made from burdock root, slippery elm inner bark, sheep sorrel and Indian rhubarb root. The four herbs support the immune system and nourish the body. Best known as an alternative cancer treatment, Essiac tea is also helpful for anyone suffering from an underactive or compromised immune system.

History and Development

• The herbal combination called Essiac was first used by the Canadian Ojibway Indians of Ontario Canada. In the 1920s Nurse Rene Caisse discovered the formula from an Indian medicine man. She spent many years using the formula to treat cancer patients who were beyond the help of modern medicine, often with considerable success. Rene Caisse never charged for her services and died in obscurity.

The Formula

• The four herbs that make up Essiac tea all have important immune-strengthening properties. Burdock root stimulates the intestinal tract and the urinary tract. This facilitates the elimination of toxins and waste in the body. Slippery elm inner bark is high in minerals and vitamins that support the immune system and the internal organs. Sheep sorrel stimulates the sweat glands and the urinary tract to facilitate the removal of toxins from the body. Indian rhubarb root supports the liver and stimulates the distribution of oxygen throughout the body.

Cancer

• Essiac tea is a well-known alternative cancer treatment. The four herbs work together to strengthen the immune system and facilitate the removal of toxins in the body, which may help to slow the development of cancer. The herbs also have some anti-inflammatory properties that may help in cancer treatment. Essiac tea has not undergone sufficient testing to determine if it works to cure cancer, nor has the FDA approved it. As a cancer treatment we have only the testimonials of cancer survivors who have used this herbal formula in their own cures. Visit http://www.healthfreedom.info/Cancer%20Essiac.htm for the recipe and preparation instructions for Essiac tea.

Detox and Skin Health

• According to naturopath Dr. Marijah McCain, Essiac tea can help relieve skin problems such as psoriasis. Essiac tea may also be beneficial for other skin problems such as eczema. The four herbs work to support the organs in the body. The skin is the body's largest organ. If there is a toxic build up in the system, the skin will often suffer. By clearing out the toxins, skin health may be improved.

Immune System Support

• Drinking Essiac tea on a daily basis can help support the immune system. You don't need to be sick to benefit from Essiac tea. The immune system is constantly working to keep your body healthy and functioning properly. Constant assault from toxins, viruses and bacteria can strain even a healthy immune system. The four herbs in Essiac tea can help to ward off colds and flu.