Research for effective cancer cure continues as alternative medicine may discourage people from getting the best possible treatment, according to some opinions. Here Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola.com, reflects on the pros and cons associated with drinking essiac tea to combat cancer:

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“Indigenous people were some of the first users of herbal teas for boosting health and well-being. Such is the case for essiac tea, which was used by the indigenous Ojibwa tribe of Canada. It wasn't until 1922 that essiac tea became known, after a female nurse from Ontario named Rene Caisse reportedly obtained the recipe from the tribe.

Essiac, which is Caisse spelled backward,¹ was then administered to the nurse's cancer patients, some of whom exhibited promising results. Because of this “breakthrough,” essiac tea was promoted for mainstream use to the rest of North America. However, there was pushback from the medical establishment due to a lack of clinical drug trials, so, under U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines, it remains an unregulated supplement.²

Keep reading this article if you're curious about essiac tea's health benefits and how you can make your own essiac tea at home. You'll also learn about the risk of potential side effects.

What Is Essiac Tea?

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Essiac tea is an herbal remedy that originated from Canada. There are four herbs, which must be organic, that are typically used to make essiac tea: burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm and Indian rhubarb root.

Essiac tea is available in powder form or as a liquid that can be mixed with water. Manufacturers say that you can take this tea for one to two years.³ When drinking essiac tea, dosages must be tailored carefully for your condition, because excessive amounts can cause negative side effects.

Essiac Tea's Health Benefits

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A 2007 article published in the journal Anticancer Research noted that essiac tea offered antioxidant, immunostimulant and anti-inflammatory capabilities. For starters, essiac tea appeared to have greater antioxidant activity compared to red wine, green and black tea, and cocoa. Researchers noted that it “exhibited significant immunomodulatory effects, specifically through stimulation of granulocyte phagocytosis, increases in CD8+ cell activation, and moderately inhibiting inflammatory pathways.”⁴

Essiac tea has also been noted for its potential in helping combat cancer because of the herbs in this drink, mainly:

• Sheep sorrel — According to the book “A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America,” this antioxidant-rich herb⁵ may assist with targeting cancer cells and lowering risk of cancer development.⁶

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• Burdock root — Animal studies showed that burdock root has apoptotic effects on cancerous cells,^7,8 and that a compound called benzaldehyde found in the root helped inhibit tumor prevention in animals.⁹

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• Indian rhubarb root — It not only has anti-inflammatory properties,¹⁰ but its extract is said to have anticancer properties.¹¹

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• Slippery elm — This may aid in reducing inflammation,¹² detoxifying the body,¹³ helping soothe respiratory infections and cutting through phlegm and mucus.^14,15

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Take note that while some studies on essiac tea have yielded positive results, modern medical practitioners remain skeptical about calling essiac tea a “cure” for cancer.¹⁶

Essiac Tea: Not Your Ordinary Herbal Remedy

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Although some people might be hesitant to try essiac tea because of the time and effort required to make it, the potential impacts it can provide for your health cannot be ignored. Its herbs deliver numerous nutrients and benefits, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and even potential anticancer abilities.”

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