Guest guest Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 This article is from the American Cancer Society. It's about Essiac Tea. Vera was on it and it truly helped her. Unfortunately the chemotherapy really sapped her body. You can google Essiac Tea and find out how many people have used it. There are several sites where you can buy it. I purchased it from two sites. One which was from Vitacost.com. Vera said she liked Vitacos.com's product best. Essiac Tea from American Cancer Society Other common name(s): Essiac®, Flor Essence®, Tea of Life®, Herbal Essence®, Vitalitea® Scientific/medical name(s): none Description Essiac is a mixture of herbs that are combined to make a tea. The original formula included burdock root (Arctium lappa L.), slippery elm inner bark (Ulmus fulva Michx.), sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella L.), and Indian rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum L.). Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R.Br.), blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus L.), red clover (Trifolium pratense L.), and kelp (Laminaria digitata [Hudson] Lamx.) were added to later recipes for a product sold as Flor Essence. Overview There have been no published clinical trials in conventional medical journals showing the effectiveness of Essiac in the treatment of cancer. Some of the specific herbs contained in the mixture have shown some anti-cancer effects in laboratory experiments. However, available scientific evidence does not support its use for the treatment of cancer in humans. How is it promoted for use? Promoters claim Essiac strengthens the immune system, improves well being, relieves pain, increases appetite, reduces tumor size, and extends survival. Some also claim that it cleanses the blood, promotes cell repair, restores energy levels, and detoxifies the body. The different herbs are claimed to relieve inflammation, lubricate bones and joints, stimulate the stomach, and eliminate excess mucous in organs, tissues, lymph glands, and nerve channels. It was originally claimed Essiac worked by changing tumors into normal tissue. Proponents claimed a tumor would become larger and harder after a few doses of Essiac, then it would soften, shrink, and be discharged by the body. Available scientific evidence does not support these claims. Essiac and Flor Essence are also used to treat acquired immunodificiency syndrome (AIDS) and a variety of digestive system problems. What does it involve? Essiac is available in dry and liquid formulas, and there are different methods of preparation and dosage according to various manufacturers. Some recommend spring or non-fluoridated water, and most require refrigeration after brewing. A typical dose is 1 ounce taken 1 to 3 times per day. Practitioners advise that Essiac tea should be taken on an empty stomach, 2 hours before or after meals for at least 1 to 2 years. The manufacturer of Flor Essence recommends 1 to 12 ounces of tea daily. Essiac and Flor Essence are sold through mail order and are available in health food stores as a dietary supplement in the United States and as a health tonic in Canada. What is the history behind it? In 1922, a public health nurse named Rene Caisse from Ontario, Canada learned about Essiac from one of her patients who claimed to have recovered from breast cancer by taking an Indian herbal tea developed by an Ojibwa medicine man. She obtained the recipe and reportedly treated her aunt's stomach cancer with the tea. In 1924, Caisse opened a clinic and began to offer cancer patients the herbal mixture, which she named Essiac (her last name spelled backwards). She treated thousands of patients using her secret formula as a tea and as an injection. Canadian medical authorities investigated the clinic in 1938 and concluded that there was little evidence for the effectiveness of Essiac. Caisse gave her four-herb formula to a manufacturer in Toronto in 1977, one year before her death, with the intent of having it tested and sold for a reasonable cost. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center conducted animal testing of Essiac in 1959 and in the mid-1970s but no antitumor effects were verified. In 1983, Canadian federal health officials requested that Essiac be tested by the US National Cancer Institute (NCI). NCI found that no anticancer activity occurred in animals. Also at that time, Canadian health officials reviewed 86 case studies and concluded that there was no evidence that Essiac slowed the progression of cancer. They noted that there were few serious side effects, however, and that people may have benefited psychologically from the treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 In a message dated 5/9/08 12:43:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time, feltdd@... writes: > There were reports, years ago, that getting rid of parasites was one of > the " benefits " of chemo. How many MDs look at stool, after all?.. > What exactly in the Essiac attacks the parasites? ************** Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 ldrake writes: > don't suggest consuming the dry powder without brewing. That's the > premise of essiac " capsules " and they are not effective at all. So am I wasting my money by giving E-Tea to my dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 unknown. Several of the ingrediants have been reported as anti-tumor for many many years however... sure worked as an anti-parasite for me!! -Dave szukipoo@... wrote: > In a message dated 5/9/08 12:43:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > feltdd@... writes: > > > >> There were reports, years ago, that getting rid of parasites was one of >> the " benefits " of chemo. How many MDs look at stool, after all?.. >> >> > > What exactly in the Essiac attacks the parasites? > > > ************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 ROBERT ELLAL <rcellal@...> wrote: >ginseng and astragalus...milk thistle all of which are very helpful for healing cancer Carl <candrsec@...> wrote: >best place to purchase it? According to a trusted colleague, Essiac.com is the closest thing to the full original formula. However, the best Essiac product (and 1 of the best cancer-healing herbal formulas) I know of is Detox Plus Formula by AloeLife.com It contains whole leaf aloe juice, cat’s claw, chamomile, American ginseng, red clover, milk thistle, Essiac herbs, astragalus, pau d’arco, and colloidal silver; www.harvesthealth.com/allifterhera.html sells it at discounted prices Leonard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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