Essiac Herbal Supplement Powder - 1.5 oz

• Description
• Ingredients
• Indications / Uses
• Dosage
• Cautions

Description:

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Essiac is an herbal supplement developed by Canadian nurse Rene Caisse (1888-1978). The herbal tea formula was given to Caisse in 1922 by a hospital patient who received it from an Ontario Native Indian. Caisse modified the Indian formula, named it Essiac (her name spelled backwards), and the rest is history!

Essiac's revolutionary herbal blend provides effective immune system support necessary in the body's natural defense against certain serious conditions.

Rene Caisse's original proprietary herbal formula for Essiac was signed over to Resperin Corporation of Toronto, Canada in 1977 by Rene Caisse. There is only one original Essiac!

Ingredients:

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Burdock Root, Sheep Sorrel, Slippery Elm, Indian Rhubarb Root.

Contains no artificial flavor or coloring. The herbs are grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides. Contains no preservatives.

Indications / Uses:

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In 1922, a patient spoke to Nurse Rene M. Caisse, of a Canadian Ojibwa Indian herbal formula that had helped restore her health. Nurse Caisse prepared her original herbal formula into a drink for her aunt who was in the final stages of her illness. Within a few months her aunt's health improved significantly. She lived for many more years. The original herbal formula was named Essiac®, which is nurse Caisse's name spelled backwards.

From 1922 to 1978 Nurse Caisse helped thousands of people with her original herbal formula at her clinic in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada. Although she refused payments for her services she accepted donations to help support her clinic. Rene M. Caisse dedicated her life to helping others alleviate their pain and suffering with the use of her Essiac® formula. During the past 75 years many testimonials have confirmed the effectiveness of Nurse Rene M. Caisse's proprietary herbal formula.

In 1977, Nurse Rene M. Caisse signed over all her rights to her original Essiac® formula and trademark only to Resperin Canada*. Resperin gave her the assurance that she sought, namely, that Essiac® be produced and distributed for the purposes of helping suffering people and of gaining recognition as an effective herbal remedy. Essiac® has withstood the test of time and is a natural, safe and effective traditional herbal medicine.All four main herbs help to normalize body systems by cleansing the blood, promoting cell repair, and aiding effective assimilation and elimination. When combined, their separate beneficial effects are synergistically enhanced.

BURDOCK ROOT (Arctium lappa)

Burdock cleanses the blood and lymphatic system. It contains Inulin, which strengthens the vital organs such as the liver, pancreas and spleen.It also reduces mucus and prevents formation of gall and kidney stones. Its vitamin A and selenium help eliminate free radicals and its chromium content helps regulate blood sugar levels.

SLIPPERY ELM inner bark (Ulmus Fulva)

Principal component is mucilage which helps the body cleanse itself of toxic waste. It helps nourish and restore plasma in the blood and lymph in the lymphatic system. It improves intestinal flora and soothes asthma. It also helps relieve acids from indigestion and eczema

SHEEP SORREL (Rumex Acetosella)

Sheep Sorrel relieves internal ulcers and applied helps clear skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Rich in vitamins, and trace mineral elements, it nourishes the glandular system. Sheep sorrel contains silicon, a necessary element for nerves and the myellin sheath that protects them.Sheep Sorrel cleanses blood and improves liver, intestinal and bowel function.

INDIAN RHUBARB ROOT (Rheum Officinale)

In small amounts, this herb acts as a gentle laxative and purges the body, especially the liver, of toxic buildup and waste. It helps counteract acids due to indigestion. Its malic acid also carries oxygen to all parts of the body, aiding in healing. Rhein present in the root, inhibits disease causing bacteria and candida albicans in the intestines. It helps reduces fever and inflammation. Studies show that rhubarb root has antibiotic and anti-tumor properties

Swimming in our bodies is a sea of antigens. These antigens include dangerous environmental invaders such as viruses, antibiotic resistant bacteria, abnormal cells, parasites, chemical pollutants and other synthetic poisons threatening our bodies. We are able to survive periodic assaults on our health and life from these antigens because of our immune system. The key to maintaining optimal health begins with a better understanding of the human body's biological processes.

The human immune system is a synergistic interaction between cells, molecules and fluids in the body. When the body is in good health, all biological systems are working effectively together. When the body is threatened, the immune system is activated to help restore health. There are two systems that the body utilizes to identify foreign invaders. The first system is the non-specific defense system and the second is the specific defense system.

The non-specific defense system relies on the body's natural ability to recognize and destroy foreign invaders. Its first line of defense consists of skin and mucous membranes. They serve as physical barriers by preventing foreign matter from invading the body. When pathogens enter the body through broken tissues a chemical is released which "turns on" the inflammatory response. To combat the threatening invader the body increases the production of white blood cells that can result in a temperature increase. This explains why fever often accompanies an infection.

If a pathogen passes through the body's non-specific defense, the immune system responds with a series of specific defenses that attack the foreign invader. These defenses are known as the immune response consisting of antibodies and special immune cells. T-Cells and B- Cells are critical to the immune system,. T-Cells (T-Lymphocytes) mature in the Thymus Gland and the B-Cells (B-Lymphocytes) mature in the bone marrow. The T-cells provide the first response to a threatening foreign invader. One type of T cell is the T4 helper cell. These induce the B cells to "turn on" and respond to the presence of a threatening foreign invader. The B-cells respond by producing antibodies and by stimulating one type of T cell, which is the natural killer cell (NK). It destroys the invading cells by means of direct contact or by producing a cytotoxin or cell poison. As a control the T8-suppressor cells "switch off" the immune response once the invaders are destroyed and the infection is cleared up. If the pathogen reappears the body has the ability to immediately produce antibodies to deal with the foreign invader.

The Specific defense system circulates in part in the blood and Lymphatic system. The Lymphatic system consists mainly of lymph, lymphatic vessels and structures or organs containing lymphatic tissues. Lymph is a thick colorless fluid. Some of its functions are to carry fat and nutrients and to distribute germ fighting white blood cells. Lymphatic vessels transport the lymph to the different parts of the body. Along the larger lymphatic vessels there are small kidney shaped structures that are the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes filter the blood in order to help prevent bacteria and other pathogens from travelling through the lymphatic system. The lymph nodes are areas of high immunological activity along with the bone marrow, thymus, spleen, liver, tonsils, adenoids, appendix, and peyer's patches in the intestines.

The human immune system has the ability to recognize and protect against a huge variety of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that challenge the body daily. All parts of the immune system work together to help protect the human body . There is a growing concern, however, that our bodies are being "overloaded" with progressively dangerous chemicals and pollutants in the environment that we can not rid ourselves of naturally.

Dosage:

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Take 2-4 fl oz (60-120 mL) twice daily for 12 weeks.

One unit (1.5 ounces of herbs) makes 72 liquid ounces (2 liters) of Nurse Rene Caisse's famous decoction. This is an 18 days supply using 2 ounces every 12 hours.

Cautions:

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Not to be taken by pregnant women, nursing mothers, or children under 10 years of age. Keep out of reach of children.