Information for Your Healthcare Provider: 8-Herb Essiac Blend
Are you planning to speak with your physician, oncologist, or healthcare provider about incorporating our tea into your routine? Conventional medical professionals are trained to prioritize safety and accuracy. Because they may not be familiar with the brand name "Essiac," the most effective way to get their guidance is to provide them with the exact, raw botanical ingredients in our blend.
Most healthcare providers highly appreciate this level of transparency, as it allows them to quickly check for any herb-drug interactions or verify safety based on pure botanical data. You can print this page or show it directly to your doctor during your next visit.
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Our Premium, Organic 8-Herb Ingredient List
Our authentic formula consists strictly of the following eight premium, organically sourced herbs with absolute zero fillers, chemicals, fortified nutrients, or artificial additives:
| Common Herb Name | Latin Botanical Name | Plant Part Used |
|---|---|---|
| Burdock Root | Arctium lappa | Root |
| Sheep Sorrel | Rumex acetosella | Whole Plant (including the vital roots) |
| Slippery Elm Bark | Ulmus rubra | Inner Bark (powdered) |
| Indian Rhubarb Root | Rheum officinale | Root |
| Watercress | Nasturtium officinale | Aerial Parts |
| Blessed Thistle | Cnicus benedictus | Leaves and Tops |
| Red Clover | Trifolium pratense | Blossoms / Flowers |
| Kelp | Laminaria digitata | Thallus (whole) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 3 oz. brewed tea
Calories: 7 (most of the calories are from fiber)
Fiber: 2.3 grams
Sodium: 7 mg
Calcium: 30 mg
Iron: 1.7 mg
Potassium: 50 mg
Magnesium: 85 mg
Iodine: 22 mcg
Serving Size: A 113-gram package of the dry herbal blend prepares approximately 42 three-fluid-ounce servings. Therefore, approximately 2.7 grams of the total dry herbal blend is used to prepare each 3-fluid-ounce serving.
For example:
- 2 servings daily = tea prepared from approximately 5.4 grams of the dry blend
- 3 servings daily = tea prepared from approximately 8.1 grams of the dry blend
A Helpful Guide for Your Consultation
When discussing this herbal blend with your medical team, here are a few practical insights to keep in mind:
- It is Pure Herbology: Remind your doctor that this is a traditional, water-steeped herbal infusion. It contains no synthetic medications, caffeine, or hidden preservatives.
- The Question of Timing: If you are currently undergoing conventional medical treatments (such as chemotherapy or radiation), your doctor may not object to the herbs themselves, but may instead recommend a specific timing strategy. For instance, they may advise you to pause intake a few days before and after an infusion to ensure your primary treatments operate exactly as intended.
- Empowered Collaboration: Presenting this clean, unembellished botanical list shows your medical team that you are taking an active, responsible approach to your wellness journey.
Disclaimer: This document is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes to facilitate open communication between you and your healthcare team. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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