Essiac tea is one of those underappreciated remedies that warrant a second look. Why? For one reason, Dr. Charles A. Brusch, personal physician to President John F. Kennedy, not only worked with the originator of this tea to study its effect on cancer but made this statement: “I will not say you have a cure for cancer. But you have more evidence of a beneficial treatment for cancer than anyone in the world.” (Boston Globe, May 8, 1984, “The Tea That Heals.”)

So exactly what is Essiac tea and who was its originator? The story is fascinating. A Canadian nurse named Rene Caisse reportedly learned about the herbal blend of tea from an Ojibwa Indian healer in the 1920s. The recipe had been handed down from generation to generation and was used to treat a variety of health conditions.

Caisse reportedly used the tea blend to treat her aunt who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. After finding that the concoction helped to not only improve the overall health of her aunt—but shrank the tumor as well—word spread fast.

Caisse named the tea blend after herself, spelling her name backwards—Essiac. She went on the treat thousands of patients with her Essiac tea. The results were so encouraging that a group of doctors helped her to set up both a testing laboratory and a clinic in Toronto.

She lobbied the Canadian government in an attempt to attain approval for her Essiac tea blend as a cancer treatment, but her efforts were unsuccessful. Nevertheless, Essiac tea remains a widely-used natural remedy for a variety of health conditions, including cancer.

This blend of four natural herbs is really quite simple. Yet it is extremely powerful in both detoxing the body and boosting the body’s immune system. The ingredients work synergistically and can have a powerful effect on cancer.

The original recipe for Essiac tea, as passed down by Rene Caisse, was long regarded as a closely guarded secret. But here is a recipe for Essiac tea that is commonly used. NOTE: When buying herbs, do yourself a favor and make sure to always choose certified organic herbs.

How much Essiac tea should you enjoy? Typically, this tea blend is consumed two to three times a day, preferably on an empty stomach or at least two hours after a meal. How much should you drink? The recommended dosage varies according to weight, but according to EssiacFacts, Rene Caisse recommended drinking one fluid ounce diluted into two fluid ounces of hot water, preferably at bedtime, or you can drink it first thing in the morning if it is easier for you. Some people like to add honey or stevia to sweeten the tea. If taken undiluted, you should drink extra water afterward to avoid unpleasant side effects caused by the release of toxins.

NOTE: If you prefer to buy this tea blend already mixed, check out these two recommended sources listed on EssiacFacts.com. As they state, “Rene Caisse always wanted Essiac tea to be affordable and accessible to everyone. Although there are many options for buying Essiac tea, these two suppliers are the best balance between price and quality that we have found over the years.”

One last thing: Always remember to first discuss dietary changes with your health care provider to be sure it’s right for you.

Republished from TempletonWellness.com