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Essiac Tea

Four-herb tea formula (burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm, Indian rhubarb) claimed to shrink tumors and support immune function.

Evidence Score

64/100

Developer

Rene Caisse

Duration

6 months to 2+ years

Steps

9 phases

Conditions

2 targeted

Protocol Overview

Four-herb tea formula (burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm, Indian rhubarb) claimed to shrink tumors and support immune function. Named "Essiac" (Caisse spelled backwards). Long history of anecdotal success stories.

Conditions Treated

Various cancersimmune support

Key Resources

Flora Manufacturing (authentic supplier), "The Essiac Report" by Richard Thomas, "Calling of an Angel" by Dr. Gary Glum

Safety Profile

Contraindications & Risks
Pregnancy/nursing, kidney stones (high oxalate in sheep sorrel), bowel obstruction (slippery elm)
Important Notes

Rene Caisse used this for 50+ years with thousands of patients but never formally studied. Canadian government investigated but did not approve. Individual herbs have documented immune and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Evidence Score64/100
Categorycancer
Duration6 months to 2+ years

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