Organic Merchant Certified Organic Cleansing & Tonifying Essiac Tea

Organic Merchant Essiac Tea is a powerful and bitter decoction. Based on Nurse Rene Caisses traditional herbal formula, this tea supports the cleansing and toning of the whole body. Essiac Tea has many health benefits but is commonly known as an alternative treatment for cancer. It has been perfected throughout the years and is made up of a mixture of roots, bark and leaves. The blend is designed to aid the body in removing toxins and wastes, allowing cellular renewal and improved health. Each ingredient has antioxidant and anti-cancer effects which helps boost the immune system and detoxify the body. While Essiac Tea is not recommended as a cancer treatment, there are studies that show an improved sense of well-being for those who consumed it. This could simply be due to the relaxing act of enjoying a cup of tea or because of the many beneficial properties it contains. It is also good for gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes and our overall good health. Like anything, it is all about moderation. Organic Merchant herbal blend is a detox for our body and it will help discharge waste and toxins. There can be minor symptoms that appear when starting to drink the tea including, headaches, mild diarrhea, nausea and a runny nose. The main side effects of Essiac Tea all come down to dosage. If we consume to much of it, it could lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, diabetes, kidney stones and headaches/nausea. There have been few reports of these side effects occurring. Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs. Glass Jar: 80g. Sachet Box 80g

Brewing Instructions

• Combine 10 g of loose leaf Essiac Tea per 1 litre of filtered water in a saucepan on the stove
• Boil, on high for 10 minutes
• Turn off the heat and stir the mixture, ensuring you get all the residue from the sides and lid
• Allow to cool (keeping it on the stove top) and steep further over night or approximately 10 hours
• Strain and store the mixture in a sterilised container in the fridge until ready to serve.
• This is your herbal tea which you need to dilute in water when you are ready to consume it. Please see dosage recommendations below

Dosage

The amount of tea consumed depends on you and the condition of your health. Typically, it is recommended a 30 ml dosage of herbal tea diluted in 60 ml of hot water. This should be sipped slowly, preferably before bed or on rising. Food should be avoided at least an hour after drinking the tea. The reason for sipping the tea is that the tongue is the initial point of interaction with the herbs and some of the components start their action here, specifically the bitter actives. Organic Merchant recommends starting with a small dose at first, until you know how your body reacts to it.

Please talk to your health practitioner prior to taking this organic Essiac blend, if you:

• are trying to conceive, currently pregnant or nursing
• have colitis or ulcers
• are known to have increased blood iron levels
• have any sort of kidney issues
• currently experience diarrhoea or any sort of bowel obstruction
• are looking for an alternative treatment for brain tumours
• are a child under the age of 12

Ingredients

Burdock Root, Sheep Sorrel, Slippery Elm Bark and Rhubarb Root. 100% Certified Organic