Way back in the 1920s, some rumors started to circulate from within the forests of Ontario Canada about a tea that can help fight against certain conditions. A nurse going by the name of Renee Caisse was purportedly the holder of a secret tea blend she had discovered - of which she protected up until just before her death...

While we won't claim this tea will fight/prevent cancer as some others do, this combination of herbs does have a very good level of antioxidants, along with compounds within this blend proven to have a protective mechanism to help prevent DNA damage/degradation and positively affect the immune system.

For more information view our article on Essiac Tea here.

This contains Burdock Root, Slippery Elm, Turkish Rhubarb, both the stem and root of Sheep Sorrel.

Health Benefits

Due to the high amount of vitamins within this tea, it's hard to list them all so here's just a few...

Plentiful in Antioxidants
Very good for the immune system
Great preventative medicine
Also good for sore throats

Brewing

This one is a little different to your usual pour and go teas.

35 grams for every 1 liter of water
Add to boiling water in the pot for 10 mins
Leave covered overnight
The next day bring it to steaming, but not a boil
Let it cool again - and it's ready
Normally 30ml is consumed each time on an empty stomach twice a day.
After this, it should be kept refrigerated and consumed within the week.
When drinking, feel free to add 60ml water to water down

Cautionary

Can cause the immune system to become more active, so use with caution if you have an auto-immune disease.