Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Don't make it with Rum.... it should not have been slimy like it sounds... Here you go! To make 1 cup of mix to brew with 2 gallons of distilled water: Burdock root (cut) = 1/2 cup Sheep Sorrel (powdered) = 3/8 cup Slippery Elm bark (powdered) = 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons Turkey rhubarb (powdered) = 1 teaspoon Approximate number of bottles of tea made, depending on water loss 1 cup herb mix + 2 gallons of water = about 224 liquid ounces of teawill fill fourteen 16-ounce pint bottles, or seven 32-ounce quart bottles. 1/2 cup herb mix + 1 gallon of water = about 112 liquid ounces of teawill fill seven 16-ounce bottles, or three and a half 32-ounce quart bottles. 1/4 cup herb mix + 1/2 gallon of water = about 56 liquid ounces of teawill fill three and a half 16-ounce bottles, or almost two 32-ounce quart bottles. Supplies Needed Do not use anything made of aluminum. Stainless steel kettle with lid (or glass, UK unchipped enamel, CND granite pot)Stainless steel sieveLarge stainless steel or wood stirring utensilStainless steel funnel or 2-cup glass measuring cupGlass bottles can be amber, colored or clear glass Sizes of kettle and how many bottles depend on amount of tea prepared.3 gallon kettle and 14 bottles are ideal for 1 cup herb mix + 2 gallons of water. Bottles and lids can be sterilized by one of these methods: 1) Boil for 10 minutes with a little food grade peroxide or Clorox.2) Boil bottle caps, put bottles in 250 degree oven for 10 minutes.3) Soak for 5 minutes in 1 ounce 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide plus 11 oz. distilled water.4) Soak for 5 minutes in 1/2 teaspoon Clorox plus 1 gallon distilled water.5) 16 oz. size bottles can be sterilized in a microwave oven carefully. The water you use for making essic tea should be as pure as possible. Don't use tap water. Most people use distilled water. Nice but not vital, you can "re-energize and re-oxygenate" distilled water by shaking it well or setting it in the sun for a few hours. Preparation Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Measure out desired amount of dry ingredients. Pour proportionate amount of water into pot. Bring water to a rolling boil with the lid on. Stir dry ingredients into boiling water. Replace lid and continue boiling at reduced heat for 10 minutes. Turn off stove. Scrape down sides of pot and stir mixture thoroughly. Replace lid, let pot sit and cool undisturbed for 10-12 hours (overnight). Reheat to steaming hot, but do not let it boil. Turn off heat and allow herbs to settle for a few minutes. Pour hot liquid through sieve to catch sediment. Use funnel to fill sterilized bottles, put lids on. Allow bottles to cool, then tighten lids. Store in dark cool place, always refrigerate an opened bottle. Essiac contains no preservatives, discard if mold develops. "When in doubt, throw it out". Unopened bottles can be stored in a cool, dark place, or keep all the bottles in the refrigerater. Don't freeze essiac or warm it up in a microwave (use hot water to dilute and warm it). Keep the tea refrigerated at all times. Shake well each time before pouring. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after eating or when you wake in the am. Wait 2 more hours before eating after taking the tea. Good times to take it are at bedtime, or upon awakening. More seriously ill persons can take it safely 3 to 4 times daily, spaced out, as described above, separated from meals, by two hours. It is not going to do you much good to take it with meals. It will not work all mixed up with your dinner. That would just be a waste of money. WillowShade40 wrote: I made myself an herbal extract of Essiac a while back, by steeping the essiac blend in some rum in a dark jar for a six weeks.The mixture was difficult to strain because it was slimy, which I assume is related to the Slippery Elm being slimy.I was taking it to dissolve some fibrous lumps as a friend of mine had success using Essiac for that type of problem.I ran out and had to make a new batch but the new batch is not slimy -- just watery. And I can't help but wonder if this is a reflection of the potency or of whether or not it is a "good" batch.Does anyone know the answer to this question ?Peace, Love and Poetic License,CathieFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2003 Report Share Posted February 11, 2003 Angela, Essiac was originally used for cancer (with success) it can treat a number of illnesses including tumors... there are many sites on the web regarding essiac.. http://www.essiacinfo.org/ here is just one. Suzi Angela Benson <bensona99 wrote: Could some one tell me what this is used for?Thanks,Angela--- Suzanne Nottmeier wrote:> Here you go! > To make 1 cup of mix to brew with 2 gallons of distilled> water: > Burdock root (cut) = 1/2 cupSheep Sorrel (powdered) = > 3/8 cupSlippery Elm bark (powdered) = 2 Tablespoons + 2> teaspoons Turkey rhubarb (powdered) = 1 teaspoon> > > Approximate number of bottles of tea made, depending on> water loss > 1 cup herb mix + 2 gallons of water = about 224 liquid> ounces of tea> will fill fourteen 16-ounce pint bottles, or seven> 32-ounce quart bottles. > 1/2 cup herb mix + 1 gallon of water = about 112 liquid> ounces of tea> will fill seven 16-ounce bottles, or three and a half> 32-ounce quart bottles. > 1/4 cup herb mix + 1/2 gallon of water = about 56 liquid> ounces of tea> will fill three and a half 16-ounce bottles, or almost> two 32-ounce quart bottles. > Supplies Needed Do not use anything made of aluminum. > Stainless steel kettle with lid (or glass, UK unchipped> enamel, CND granite pot)> Stainless steel sieve> Large stainless steel or wood stirring utensil> Stainless steel funnel or 2-cup glass measuring cup> Glass bottles can be amber, colored or clear glass > Sizes of kettle and how many bottles depend on amount of> tea prepared.> 3 gallon kettle and 14 bottles are ideal for 1 cup herb> mix + 2 gallons of water. > Bottles and lids can be sterilized by one of these> methods: > 1) Boil for 10 minutes with a little food grade peroxide> or Clorox.> 2) Boil bottle caps, put bottles in 250 degree oven for> 10 minutes.> 3) Soak for 5 minutes in 1 ounce 35% food grade hydrogen> peroxide plus 11 oz. distilled water.> 4) Soak for 5 minutes in 1/2 teaspoon Clorox plus 1> gallon distilled water.> 5) 16 oz. size bottles can be sterilized in a microwave> oven carefully. > The water you use for making essic tea should be as pure> as possible. Don't use tap water. Most people use> distilled water. Nice but not vital, you can "re-energize> and re-oxygenate" distilled water by shaking it well or> setting it in the sun for a few hours. > Preparation > > > Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. > > Measure out desired amount of dry ingredients. > Pour proportionate amount of water into pot. > Bring water to a rolling boil with the lid on. > Stir dry ingredients into boiling water. > Replace lid and continue boiling at reduced heat for> 10 minutes. > Turn off stove. Scrape down sides of pot and stir> mixture thoroughly. > Replace lid, let pot sit and cool undisturbed for> 10-12 hours (overnight). > > > Reheat to steaming hot, but do not let it boil. > Turn off heat and allow herbs to settle for a few> minutes. > Pour hot liquid through sieve to catch sediment. > Use funnel to fill sterilized bottles, put lids on. > Allow bottles to cool, then tighten lids. > Store in dark cool place, always refrigerate an opened> bottle. > > Essiac contains no preservatives, discard if mold> develops. "When in doubt, throw it out". > Unopened bottles can be stored in a cool, dark place, or> keep all the bottles in the refrigerater. Don't freeze> essiac or warm it up in a microwave (use hot water to> dilute and warm it). > > Keep the tea refrigerated at all times. Shake well each> time before pouring. > Take it on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after> eating or when you wake in the am. Wait 2 more hours> before eating after taking the tea. > Good times to take it are at bedtime, or upon awakening.> More seriously ill persons can take it safely 3 to 4> times daily, spaced out, as described above, separated> from meals, by two hours. It is not going to do> you much good to take it with meals. It will not> work all mixed up with your dinner. That would just be> a waste of money. > =====AOL IM: bensona99 Messenger: bensona99~ Find something you truly believe in,and everything else will have meaning as well. ~Send Flowers for Valentine's DayFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 It is a formula for cancer patients. Janet - Angela Benson herbal remedies Tuesday, February 11, 2003 4:12 PM Re: [herbal remedies] Essiac Question / Herbal Extracts Could some one tell me what this is used for?Thanks,Angela--- Suzanne Nottmeier <suziesgoats wrote:> Here you go! > To make 1 cup of mix to brew with 2 gallons of distilled> water: > Burdock root (cut) = 1/2 cupSheep Sorrel (powdered) = > 3/8 cupSlippery Elm bark (powdered) = 2 Tablespoons + 2> teaspoons Turkey rhubarb (powdered) = 1 teaspoon> > > Approximate number of bottles of tea made, depending on> water loss > 1 cup herb mix + 2 gallons of water = about 224 liquid> ounces of tea> will fill fourteen 16-ounce pint bottles, or seven> 32-ounce quart bottles. > 1/2 cup herb mix + 1 gallon of water = about 112 liquid> ounces of tea> will fill seven 16-ounce bottles, or three and a half> 32-ounce quart bottles. > 1/4 cup herb mix + 1/2 gallon of water = about 56 liquid> ounces of tea> will fill three and a half 16-ounce bottles, or almost> two 32-ounce quart bottles. > Supplies Needed Do not use anything made of aluminum. > Stainless steel kettle with lid (or glass, UK unchipped> enamel, CND granite pot)> Stainless steel sieve> Large stainless steel or wood stirring utensil> Stainless steel funnel or 2-cup glass measuring cup> Glass bottles can be amber, colored or clear glass > Sizes of kettle and how many bottles depend on amount of> tea prepared.> 3 gallon kettle and 14 bottles are ideal for 1 cup herb> mix + 2 gallons of water. > Bottles and lids can be sterilized by one of these> methods: > 1) Boil for 10 minutes with a little food grade peroxide> or Clorox.> 2) Boil bottle caps, put bottles in 250 degree oven for> 10 minutes.> 3) Soak for 5 minutes in 1 ounce 35% food grade hydrogen> peroxide plus 11 oz. distilled water.> 4) Soak for 5 minutes in 1/2 teaspoon Clorox plus 1> gallon distilled water.> 5) 16 oz. size bottles can be sterilized in a microwave> oven carefully. > The water you use for making essic tea should be as pure> as possible. Don't use tap water. Most people use> distilled water. Nice but not vital, you can "re-energize> and re-oxygenate" distilled water by shaking it well or> setting it in the sun for a few hours. > Preparation > > > Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. > > Measure out desired amount of dry ingredients. > Pour proportionate amount of water into pot. > Bring water to a rolling boil with the lid on. > Stir dry ingredients into boiling water. > Replace lid and continue boiling at reduced heat for> 10 minutes. > Turn off stove. Scrape down sides of pot and stir> mixture thoroughly. > Replace lid, let pot sit and cool undisturbed for> 10-12 hours (overnight). > > > Reheat to steaming hot, but do not let it boil. > Turn off heat and allow herbs to settle for a few> minutes. > Pour hot liquid through sieve to catch sediment. > Use funnel to fill sterilized bottles, put lids on. > Allow bottles to cool, then tighten lids. > Store in dark cool place, always refrigerate an opened> bottle. > > Essiac contains no preservatives, discard if mold> develops. "When in doubt, throw it out". > Unopened bottles can be stored in a cool, dark place, or> keep all the bottles in the refrigerater. Don't freeze> essiac or warm it up in a microwave (use hot water to> dilute and warm it). > > Keep the tea refrigerated at all times. Shake well each> time before pouring. > Take it on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after> eating or when you wake in the am. Wait 2 more hours> before eating after taking the tea. > Good times to take it are at bedtime, or upon awakening.> More seriously ill persons can take it safely 3 to 4> times daily, spaced out, as described above, separated> from meals, by two hours. It is not going to do> you much good to take it with meals. It will not> work all mixed up with your dinner. That would just be> a waste of money. > =====AOL IM: bensona99 Messenger: bensona99~ Find something you truly believe in,and everything else will have meaning as well. ~Send Flowers for Valentine's DayFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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