How to Mix Essiac Tea
Essiac tea is a special blend of four herbs that is brewed to make a tea. It was first created in the 1920s by a woman named Rene Caisse, according to the experts at Bulk Essiac Tea. The most well-known blend includes four ingredients that are considered in herbal medicine to help strengthen the lymphatic system and drain toxins. Essiac tea has been used to treat cancer and other systemic illnesses since the 1920s.
Things You'll Need
- Burdock root Slippery elm root Sheep sorrel herb Turkey rhubarb root Pot 2 qts. distilled water Plastic bags Glass container Coffee grinder Mortar and pestle
Instructions
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Grind each of the herbs into powder. A mortar and pestle or coffee grinder should grind them to the appropriate consistency.
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Blend together 5 oz. burdock root, 3 oz. sheep sorrel herb, 2 tsps. turkey rhubarb root, and 0.8 oz slippery elm root. This recipe is the original Rene Caisse recipe, according to medicinal herb expert Shari Soza.
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Store the blend in an airtight plastic bag or glass container. Keep the container out of direct sunlight, which can cause the deterioration of herbs, say the experts at the North Carolina State University Extension Office.
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Brew the tea. Place 2 ozs. herbal blend directly into 2 qts. boiling water. Shari Soza recommends boiling the mixture for 10 minutes, letting it cool for six hours and stirring, then bringing back to a boil.
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Tips & Warnings
Choose fresh herbs that are finely chopped. Store any brewed tea in a lightproof container in the refrigerator. It will last only a week, so smaller amounts may be brewed. Straining the powdered herbs out is optional, but most sources recommend leaving them in for best efficacy.
Do not take any herbal supplements without first consulting your doctor. Contraindications with certain medications can lead to further health problems.
References
- Photo Credit burdock plant image by MaroÅ¡ MarkoviÄ from Fotolia.com
