Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi Kat, when I first got hold of the Essiac Tea recipe ten years ago it was supposedly the original recipe and there was no mention of the later four ingredients you mention. Do you have a website where it verifies these other ingredients. Here is what I have. " The Essiac Herb Book Canada's Amazing Ojibway Herbal Remedy " The Shaman's Gift Builds the Immune System Detoxifies The Body Removes Heavy Metals Restores Energy Levels (The name Essiac is Rene Caisse's last name spelled backwards.) Rene Caisse was a nurse in Canada. In 1923 she learned from one of her doctor's patients, of a herbal remedy used by the Ojibway Indians. Rene found that the woman had obtained this herba tea remedy from a tribal shaman. Rene visited the medicine man, and he gladly and freely presented her with his tribe's formula. He explained that the Ojibway used their herbal remedy for both spiritual balance and body rejuvenation. The formula consisted of four common herbs. They were blended and cooked in a fashion which caused the concoction to have greater curative power than any of the four herbs themselves. The four herbs were Sheep Sorrel, Burdock Root, Slippery Elm Bark, and Rhubarb Root. The original formula, as given by Rene Caisse, is listed below. We are reprinting here her exact instructions for a two gallon batch, although you would probably not need such a large amount at one time. Ingredients: 52 parts: Burdock Root (cut or dried) (parts by weight) 16 parts: Sheep Sorrel (powdered) 1 part: Turkey Rhubarb (powdered) or 2 parts domestic Rhubarb 4 parts: Slippery Elm (powdered) This is the basic four herb formula which was presented to the Royal Cancer Commission in 1937 and was found by them to be " a cure for cancer " . Later in her life, while working with Dr. Charles Brusch in Massachusetts, Rene added small potentizing amounts of four other herbs to her basic four herb formula. As provided to us by a woman who worked with Rene, and was given the formula by Rene, these extra four herbs were added as follows: Kelp (2 parts), Red Clover (1 part), Blessed Thistle (1 part), Watercress (0.4 parts). We consider the addition of these four extra herbs optional. Supplies Needed: 4 gallon stainless steel pot with lid 3 gallon stainless steel pot with lid Stainless steel fine mesh double strainer, funnel & spatula 12 or more 16 oz. sterilized amber glass bottles with airtight caps, or suitable substitutes. Preparation: l. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Place herbs in a plastic bag and shake vigorously. Herbs are light sensitive; keep stored in a cool dark place. 2. Bring 2 gallons of sodium free distilled water to a rolling boil in the 4 gallon pot (with lid on). Should take approximately 30 minutes at sea level. 3. Stir in 1 cup of dry ingredients. Replace lid and continue to boil for 10 minutes. 4. Turn off stove. Scrape down the sides of the pot with the spatula and stir mixture thoroughly. Replace the lid. 5. Allow the pot to remain closed for 12 hours. Then turn the stove to the highest setting and heat to almost a boil (approximately 20 minutes). Do not let boil. 6. Turn off the stove. Strain the liquid into the 3 gallon pot. Clean the 4 gallon pot and strainer. Then strain the filtered liquid back into the 4 gallon pot. 7. Use the funnel to pour the hot liquid into sterilized bottles immediately, and tighten the caps. After the bottles have cooled, retighten the caps. 8. Refrigerate. Rene's herbal drink contains no preservative agents. If mold should develop, discard the bottle immediately. Caution: All bottles and caps must be sterilized after use if you plan to reuse them for Essiac. Bottle caps must be washed and rinsed thoroughly, and may be cleaned with a 3% solution of food grade hydrogen peroxide (may be purchased in health food stores). To make a 3% solution, mix 1 ounce of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide with 11 ounces of sodium free distilled water. Let soak for 5 minutes, rinse and dry. If food grade hydrogen peroxide is not available, use one half teaspoon of Clorox to one gallon of distilled water. 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. As a Preventative, daily take 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) at bedtime or on an empty stomach at least 2 hours after eating. Note: a. Some people may prefer to dilute the herbal drink with an equal amount of sodium free distilled water. b. Many people have reported that Rene's drink works well to detoxify the body, and have taken it as a detoxification program. Precaution: Some doctors advise against taking the herbal formula while pregnant. Recommendation: Rene reported that the twelve hour brewing process is essential for Essiac to have its special powers. Essiac is being offered to the public in pills, teabags, and homeopathic drops. We do not recommend them. They may work, but they are not what Rene Caisse used, nor have we seen evidence that they work. REad http://www.praxea.com/index.htm - " Ingrid Mager-Renault " <wolfiebear Tuesday, January 31, 2006 1:19 AM Re: Re: Essiac Te <Kat> >> Kat, Do you have the proportiolns for this. I want to make it but keep the kelp out, because I am mercury toxic. Thanks, Inga >> > > If I were you I would buy the Flor Essence rather than another brand > of Essiac - it is the only one I know of that has the 8 original > ingredients of Essiac, rather than just four. Any Essiac tea you buy > be sure it has all eight - Burdock Root, Sheep Sorrel, Slipper Elm, > Turkish Rhubarb, Red Clover, Blessed Thistle, Kelp and Watercress. > And you can make it yourself from those herbs if you wish to as well. > > Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 How long and how much tea you take depends on why you are taking it. If you have a condition you are trying to clear up you take it until it is cleared up; if you are taking it just to help your immune system, you might take it every other day or for a few weeks and then go off of it for a week or two and take it again thereafter. Why are you taking it? To my knowledge, herbs generally need to be taken for a week or two and then stopped for a week or two. Do you take green tea or other herbs?Barbara Elaine Ribordy <elaineribordy wrote: I previously sent this email, but have not seen a response. I am currently drinking the essiac tea and would like to know how long one should take it? Is it an ongoing thing or should I stop after two weeks? thank you for your help lainey Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:07:43 -0800 (PST)Barbara Elaine Ribordy <elaineribordyRe: Re: Essiac Tea (Recipe) How long does one take / drink the essiac tea? I think I have read two weeks, but is it ok to drink the tea indefinitely? Is this a method to de-toxify the body or is it for boosting the immune system? I have been drinking it for about 4 days and my shoulder pain seems to be easing. lainey Harvey Flatbush <harvf wrote: Hi Kat, when I first got hold of the Essiac Tea recipe ten years ago it wassupposedly the original recipe and there was no mention of the later fouringredients you mention. Do you have a website where it verifies these otheringredients. Here is what I have."The Essiac Herb BookCanada's Amazing Ojibway Herbal Remedy"The Shaman's GiftBuilds the Immune SystemDetoxifies The BodyRemoves Heavy MetalsRestores Energy Levels(The name Essiac is Rene Caisse's last name spelled backwards.)Rene Caisse was a nurse in Canada. In 1923 she learned from one ofher doctor's patients, of a herbal remedy used by the OjibwayIndians. Rene found that the woman had obtained this herba tea remedyfrom a tribal shaman. Rene visited the medicine man, and he gladlyand freely presented her with his tribe's formula. He explained thatthe Ojibway used their herbal remedy for both spiritual balance andbody rejuvenation. The formula consisted of four common herbs. Theywere blended and cooked in a fashion which caused the concoction tohave greater curative power than any of the four herbs themselves.The four herbs were Sheep Sorrel, Burdock Root, Slippery Elm Bark,and Rhubarb Root.The original formula, as given by Rene Caisse, islisted below. We are reprinting here her exact instructions for a twogallon batch, although you would probably not need such a largeamount at one time.Ingredients:52 parts: Burdock Root (cut or dried) (parts by weight)16 parts: Sheep Sorrel (powdered)1 part: Turkey Rhubarb (powdered) or 2 parts domestic Rhubarb4 parts: Slippery Elm (powdered)This is the basic four herb formula which was presented to the RoyalCancer Commission in 1937 and was found by them to be "a cure forcancer". Later in her life, while working with Dr. Charles Brusch inMassachusetts, Rene added small potentizing amounts of four otherherbs to her basic four herb formula. As provided to us by a womanwho worked with Rene, and was given the formula by Rene, these extrafour herbs were added as follows: Kelp (2 parts), Red Clover (1part), Blessed Thistle (1 part), Watercress (0.4 parts). We considerthe addition of these four extra herbs optional.Supplies Needed:4 gallon stainless steel pot with lid 3 gallon stainless steel potwith lid Stainless steel fine mesh double strainer, funnel & spatula12 or more 16 oz. sterilized amber glass bottles with airtight caps,or suitable substitutes.Preparation:l. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Place herbs in a plastic bag andshake vigorously. Herbs are light sensitive; keep stored in a cooldark place.2. Bring 2 gallons of sodium free distilled water to a rolling boilin the 4 gallon pot (with lid on). Should take approximately 30minutes at sea level.3. Stir in 1 cup of dry ingredients. Replace lid and continue to boilfor 10 minutes.4. Turn off stove. Scrape down the sides of the pot with the spatulaand stir mixture thoroughly. Replace the lid.5. Allow the pot to remain closed for 12 hours. Then turn the stoveto the highest setting and heat to almost a boil (approximately 20minutes). Do not let boil.6. Turn off the stove. Strain the liquid into the 3 gallon pot. Cleanthe 4 gallon pot and strainer. Then strain the filtered liquid backinto the 4 gallon pot.7. Use the funnel to pour the hot liquid into sterilized bottlesimmediately, and tighten the caps. After the bottles have cooled,retighten the caps.8. Refrigerate. Rene's herbal drink contains no preservative agents.If mold should develop, discard the bottle immediately.Caution: All bottles and caps must be sterilized after use if youplan to reuse them for Essiac. Bottle caps must be washed and rinsedthoroughly, and may be cleaned with a 3% solution of food gradehydrogen peroxide (may be purchased in health food stores). To make a3% solution, mix 1 ounce of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide with 11ounces of sodium free distilled water. Let soak for 5 minutes, rinseand dry. If food grade hydrogen peroxide is not available, use onehalf teaspoon of Clorox to one gallon of distilled water.Instructions for Use1. Keep refrigerated.2. Shake bottle well before using.3. May be taken either cold from the bottle, or warmed (nevermicrowave).4. As a Preventative, daily take 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) at bedtimeor on an empty stomach at least 2 hours after eating.Note:a. Some people may prefer to dilute the herbal drink with an equalamount of sodium free distilled water. b. Many people have reportedthat Rene's drink works well to detoxify the body, and have taken itas a detoxification program.Precaution: Some doctors advise against taking the herbal formulawhile pregnant.Recommendation: Rene reported that the twelve hour brewing process isessential for Essiac to have its special powers. Essiac is beingoffered to the public in pills, teabags, and homeopathic drops. We donot recommend them. They may work, but they are not what Rene Caisseused, nor have we seen evidence that they work.REad http://www.praxea.com/index.htm----- Original Message -----"Ingrid Mager-Renault" <wolfiebearTuesday, January 31, 2006 1:19 AMRe: Re: Essiac Te <Kat>>> Kat,Do you have the proportiolns for this.I want to make it but keep the kelp out, because I am mercury toxic.Thanks,Inga>>>> If I were you I would buy the Flor Essence rather than another brand> of Essiac - it is the only one I know of that has the 8 original> ingredients of Essiac, rather than just four. Any Essiac tea you buy> be sure it has all eight - Burdock Root, Sheep Sorrel, Slipper Elm,> Turkish Rhubarb, Red Clover, Blessed Thistle, Kelp and Watercress.> And you can make it yourself from those herbs if you wish to as well.>> Kat Elaine ~Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music~ angela monet MailUse Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.Elaine ~Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music~ angela monet Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Hello Joseph, I began drinking the tea in the hopes that it would relieve the pain in my right shoulder. Last summer my crown broke while I was living outside the U.S. The dentist removed the rest of the crown and I think made the tooth nub smaller. He did not put a temporary crown on, but left it exposed for 2 weeks, saying that the gums needed to heal. Needless to say, I was in pain every time I opened my mouth. (at least it seemed that way) I am thinking that lots of mercury must've been released into my system. A few months later the shoulder pain began and my range of movement decreased quite a bit. Back in november, I had a few days of gout in my right big toe. I have done a couple of liver flushes and just finished 2 to 3 weeks of essiac tea. My shoulder pain has reduced tremendously and I am trying to increase the range of motion. So, perhaps I should take a break from the essiac tea for a few weeks and take it again for another 2 to 3 weeks? Any other suggestions for the shoulder pain? I have also stopped consuming spenda since Sept 2005. laineyJoseph Toman <joseph_toman wrote: How long and how much tea you take depends on why you are taking it. If you have a condition you are trying to clear up you take it until it is cleared up; if you are taking it just to help your immune system, you might take it every other day or for a few weeks and then go off of it for a week or two and take it again thereafter. Why are you taking it? To my knowledge, herbs generally need to be taken for a week or two and then stopped for a week or two. Do you take green tea or other herbs?Elaine ~Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music~ angela monet Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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