Reported Benefits of Essiac Tea
1. Prevents the buildup of excess fatty deposits in artery walls, heart, kidney and liver.
2. Regulates cholesterol levels by transforming sugar and fat into energy.
3. Destroys parasites in the digestive system and throughout the body.
4. Counteracts the effects of aluminum, lead and mercury poisoning--this has important implications for detoxification of the body.
5. Strengthens and improves the functioning of muscles, organs and tissues.
6. Makes bones, joints, ligaments, lungs, and membranes strong and flexible, and therefore less vulnerable to stress or stress injuries.
7. Nourishes and stimulates the brain and nervous system.
8. Essiac tea promotes the absorption of fluids in the tissues.
9. Removes toxic accumulations in the fat, lymph, bone marrow, bladder, and alimentary canals.
10. Neutralizes acids, absorbs toxins in the bowel, and eliminates both.
11. Clears the respiratory channels by dissolving and expelling mucus.
12. Relieves the liver of its burden of detoxification by converting fattytoxins into water-soluble substances that can then be easily eliminated through the kidneys.
13. Essiac tea assists the liver to produce lecithin, which forms part of the myelinsheath, a white fatty material that encloses nerve fibers.
14. Reduces heavy metal deposits in tissues (especiallythose surrounding the joints) to reduce inflammation and stiffness.
15. Improves the functions of the pancreas and spleen by increasing the effectiveness of insulin.
16. Purifies the blood.
17. Increases red cell production, and keeps them from rupturing.
18. Increases the body's ability to utilize oxygen by raising the oxygenlevel in the tissue cells.
19. Maintains the balance between potassium and sodium within the body so that the fluid inside and outside each cell is regulated: in this way, cells are nourished with nutrients and are also cleansed.
20. Essiac tea converts calcium and potassium oxalates into a harmless form by making them solvent in the urine. Regulates the amount of oxalic acid deliveredto the kidneys, thus reducing the risk of stone formation in the gallbladder, kidneys, or urinary tract.
21. Protects against toxins entering the brain.
22. Protects the body against radiation and X-rays.
23. Relieves pain.
24. Speeds up wound healing by regenerating the damaged area.
25. Increases the production of antibodies like lymphocytes and T-cells in the thymus gland, which is the defender of our immune system.
26. Protects the cells against free radical damage.
27. Increases the appetite for healthful foods.
28. Decreases sugar cravings due to better blood sugar control.
29. Essiac tea increases energy along with an improved sense of well being.
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Read Carefully: The recommended dosage is 2oz.
(2 Tablespoons) per day for maintenance and 4 oz.
( 4 Tablespoons) per day if you are ill. If you are ill, you should take 2 oz in the morning (before you eat) and 2 oz in the evening (two hours after eating). Please follow the direction to the letter to achieve the best results
Brewing Instructions
Equipment Needed: 1 oz. dry Essiac Herbs ( 1 packet), 2 stainless steel pots or glass, oven mitts, metal fine mesh strainer, filtered or distilled water, clean glass bottles with caps (Do not use plastic bottles).
Do not use aluminum utensils of any kind. 1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot. Add 1 one ounce of Essiac Herbs. Boil gently for 10 minutes. 2. Turn off stove. Cover pot and let mixture stand for 12 hours. This 12 hours is important. 3. Reheat mixture to a near boil. The mixture should have boiled down to about 2 quarts(½ gallon). Pour mixture through metal strainer into a second container. 4. Pour tea into clean glass bottles and cap. Refrigerate as soon as possible. The tea is light sensitive, therefore amber bottles are the bestfor storing the tea.
Instructions for Use
1. Keep refrigerated. 2. Shake bottle well before using. 3. May be taken either cold from the bottle, or warmed (never microwave). 4. Once or twice daily, take 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours after eating). 5. People suffering with illness may wish to take the tea twice daily. 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) once in the morning (5 minutes before eating) and once in the evening (at least 2 hours after eating).
Essiac Ingredients
This herbal formula contains four commonly existing herbs: Burdock Root (Arctium lappa), Sheep Sorrel (Rumex Acetosella, Indian Rhubarb Root (Rheum Officinale), and Slippery Elm inner bark (Ulmus Fulva). These four herbs may help normalize body systems by cleansing the blood, purging toxic build up, promoting cell repair and aiding in effective assimilation and elimination. When combined it is believed that their separate beneficial effects are enhanced.
Description and Actions of the Herbs
Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) Burdock cleanses the blood and lymphatic system. It contains Inulin, which strengthens the vital organs such as the liver, pancreas and spleen. It also reduces mucus and prevents formation of gall and kidney stones. Its vitamin A and selenium help eliminate free radicals and its chromium content helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Sheep Sorrel (Rumex Acetosella) Sheep Sorrel relieves internal ulcers and applied helps clear skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Rich in vitamins, and trace mineral elements, it nourishes the glandular system. Sheep sorrel contains silicon, a necessary element for nerves and the myellin sheath that protects them. Sheep Sorrel cleanses blood and improves liver, intestinal and bowel function.
Indian Rhubarb Root (Rheum Officinale) In small amounts, this herb acts as a gentle laxative and purges the body, especially the liver, of toxic buildup and waste. It helps counteract acids due to indigestion. Its malic acid also carries oxygen to all parts of the body, aiding in healing. Rhein present in the root, inhibits disease causing bacteria and candida albicans in the intestines. It helps reduces fever and inflammation. Studies show that rhubarb root has antibiotic and anti-tumor properties.
Slippery Elm inner bark (Ulmus Fulva) Principal component is mucilage which helps the body cleanse itself of toxic waste. It helps nourish and restore plasma in the blood and lymph in the lymphatic system. It improves intestinal flora and soothes asthma. It also helps relieve acids from indigestion and eczema.
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