Ingredients: burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, rhubarb root.
Sheep sorrel is the main anti-cancer ingredient in Essiac tea. According to René Caisset, it is sorrel that plays a key role in the treatment of patients with cancer. Sheep sorrel contains saponins, tannins, flavonoids, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, P and U, as well as almost all micro- and macroelements and many organic acids necessary for the human body. Thanks to this, sorrel contributes not only to the destruction of tumours, but also to the treatment of many serious diseases, including chronic ones. But most importantly, sorrel contains anthraquinones, a substance known in herbal medicine to have pronounced organ-protective effects, especially in patients with weakened immunity and cancer. Anthraquinones are used by herbalists to treat various types of diseases associated with circulatory, digestive, endocrine, respiratory and immunological disorders. Anthraquinones exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities: they have antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant and antitumour properties.
Burdock root is traditionally used in many countries to improve blood properties. In books about herbs, burdock is described as a strengthening agent that can cleanse the blood of toxins. Burdock contains several active ingredients that can detoxify the body and cleanse it of heavy metals. This helps to improve the condition of internal organs and the health of the whole organism. Burdock root tea contains many antioxidants that can improve skin health and counteract the signs of early ageing. Burdock root also contains inulin, which is a type of soluble fibre. It can improve digestion and is also known for its ability to lower blood sugar levels. In Europe, herbalists use burdock to control diabetes mellitus. Burdock root has an excellent anti-inflammatory effect, which can help relieve pain in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatic joint disorders. Burdock root is considered an effective folk remedy in the treatment of sore throats and tonsillitis, as it reduces inflammation and relieves sore throat. There are positive results of burdock root use in patients with oncological diseases: breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and colon cancer.
Rhubarb root has anticarcinogenic properties because it contains vitamins A, C, B, K, PP, polyphenols, organic acids, micro- and macroelements, including selenium, zinc and magnesium. Selenium and zinc are considered to be the main anticarcinogenic elements, especially in relation to breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. The first mention of the use of rhubarb in Ayurvedic medicine for the normalisation of digestion and treatment of various infectious diseases dates back to the 1st century AD. Rhubarb root is recommended for gastrointestinal diseases: chronic constipation, gastritis with low acidity, intestinal atony, dyspepsia. Rhubarb has a favourable effect on the digestive tract: it increases gastric juice secretion, stimulates bile production, inhibits growth of pathogenic microflora, enhances intestinal motility, and removes toxins.
Slippery elm bark has become one of the most popular herbal remedies for the treatment of breast cancer, as well as secondary prevention of metastases, and improvement of the overall quality of life. Slippery elm has diuretic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, blood-purifying, antiseptic and wound-healing effects. The main medicinal components of slippery elm are polyuronides. They envelop the mucous membranes, reduce inflammation and cope with irritation and pain. Polyuronides are useful for treating diseases of the respiratory tract, throat, and digestive tract. The antioxidants contained in slippery elm prevent the destruction of the body, slow down aging, and strengthen the immune system. Elm bark also contains carbohydrates, carotene, vitamin C, steroids, fatty acids and friedelin. These components slow down the absorption of cholesterol and have anti-tumour properties. Slippery elm is recommended for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract: pyelonephritis and cystitis.
In addition to its anti-tumour effect, Essiac tea has other beneficial properties, namely
- promotes metabolism
- normalises hormones and improves intimate health
- lowers blood pressure
- promotes liver health, cleanses the body of toxins
- controls blood sugar level
- helps to cleanse the respiratory tract
- strengthens bones, alleviates the condition of arthritis and arthrosis
- supports the nervous system and improves brain function
- gives vitality
HOW TO BREW AND HOW TO TAKE ESSIAK?
Interesting fact: sheep sorrel for Essiac tea is grown only on a few eco-farms in Canada and Switzerland. The root is dug up exclusively by hand in the second and third year of the plant's growth.
The root consists of many thin, long ‘hairs’. People note the root's external resemblance to many cancerous tumours, thus confirming the Latin wisdom:
‘like cures like’ - Similia similibus curantur.
