Essiac Tea Possesses Antioxidant and DNA-Protective Activity

March 25, 2006

“Research from the United States reported that essiac tea possesses antioxidant and DNA-protective activity.
"Essiac, a tea reportedly developed by the Ojibwa tribe of Canada and widely publicized as a homeopathic cancer treatment, is prepared from a mixture of four herbs Arctium lappa, Rumex acetosella, Ulmus rubra and Rheum officinale. [Note: our formula has four additional herbs, for enhanced effectiveness.] Each of these herbs has been reported to possess antioxidant and anti-cancer activity," explained M. Ansarin and colleagues, European Institute of Oncology.

"Essiac itself has also been reported to demonstrate anti-cancer activity in vitro, although its effects in vivo are still a matter of debate. We prepared an extract of Essiac tea from a concentration of 25 mg/mL and boiled it for 10 min. From this preparation we used concentrations of 5, 10, 25 and 50% to measure Essiac effects. In this study, we examined the effects of Essiac on free radical scavenging and DNA damage in a non-cellular system, as well as the effects Essiac on lipid peroxidation using the RAW 264.7 cell line," the scientists noted.

They continued, "We observed, using electron spin resonance, that Essiac effectively scavenged hydroxyl, up to 84% reduction in radical signal at the 50% tea preparation concentration, and superoxide radicals, up to 82% reduction in radical signal also at the 50% tea preparation concentration, as well as prevented hydroxyl radical-induced DNA damage. In addition, Essiac inhibited hydroxyl radical-induced lipid peroxidation by up to 50% at the 50% tea preparation concentration."

The researchers concluded, "These data indicate that Essiac tea possesses potent antioxidant and DNA-protective activity, properties that are common to natural anti-cancer agents. This study may help to explain the mechanisms behind the reported anti-cancer effects of Essiac."

Leonard and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Essiac tea: Scavenging of reactive oxygen species and effects on DNA damage. J Ethnopharmacol, 2006;103(2):288-296).”

Brattleboro Reformer (Vermont)

Watercress new hope in cancer fight

Watercress, the leafy green vegetable favored in salads and soup, could be promoted to the rank of a superfood alongside broccoli, blueberries, dark chocolate and baked beans, with new research suggesting it can help reduce the risk of cancer.

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(Watercress is one of the ingredients in our eight-herb essiac. it is not present in the four-herb formula.)

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Medical Students Believe in CAM

From a recent large-sample survey of first- and second-year medical student attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine ("CAM") in the curriculum and in practice:

Nearly all (91%) students agreed that "CAM includes ideas and methods from which Western medicine could benefit"; more than 85% agreed that "knowledge about CAM is important to me as a student/future practicing health professional"; and more than 75% felt that CAM should be included in the curriculum.

Essiac and Diabetes

What many people don't know when they try to deal with their diabetes, is that there are herbs and plants that may help you. Essiac may be one of these herbal products.

This herbal combination is made up of sheep sorrel, slippery elm, burdock root, and turkish rhubarb root, as well as watercress, red clover, blessed thistle, and kelp, mixed in specific proportions. It has been used as a form of alternative treatment for cancer patients since as far back as the early 1920s. The tea that you can make from essiac has been reported to lower blood sugar levels and minimize the need for medications for people who suffer from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Learn more about essiac on our website.

What's "The Secret"?

Does the way you think impact your health? This article from Sixwise.com talks about a new film called "The Secret":

Disease cannot live in a body that's in a healthy emotional state," at least, so says author Bob Proctor in the film, "The Secret." "The Secret" -- which is not being shown in theaters, but rather is being spread through a viral, grassroots marketing campaign -- discusses a centuries-old principle that has earned a "new-age" reputation but is now starting to branch into the mainstream.

"The secret is the Law of Attraction. Everything that's coming into your life you are attracting into your life. And it's attracted to you by virtue of the images you're holding in your mind," Proctor says.

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"Dirty" Burdock Root is Cleansing.

Burdock root is one of the key ingredients in our eight-herb essiac. Read more about its other uses:

WHAT IS IT? The dirty-looking root is native to North America, Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries to assist with cleansing the skin and blood. Not only used in herbal medicine, it is also a favorite vegetable in Japan. Burdock root, also known as gobo root, can be found in most Japanese stores and grocery stores sporadically throughout the year.

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