ESSIAC® is an herbal formula which helps support your health and well being. Below are the daily suggested amounts.
Suggested Use:
2-4 ounces (60-120 ml) twice daily
Notes:
- No food 1 hour before and after consuming ESSIAC®
- No juices 30 minutes before and after consuming ESSIAC®
- Not to be taken during pregnancy, by nursing mothers or infants
How do I prepare the ESSIAC® Tea?
- Add one bottle of ESSIAC® to 88 fl oz (approx. 2.5 liters) of water in a covered vessel. Use filtered, distilled or spring water. Use stainless steel or glassware. Do not use an aluminium vessel.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep covered during this process.
- Remove from heat, keep covered and let stand for 4 hours to increase potency.
- Bring to a boil again and then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep covered during this process.
- Remove from heat. Scald, or dishwasher clean, a tall narrow container and pour in the ESSIAC®. Cover, refrigerate and let stand overnight to increase potency. A small amount of sediment may be present in the final ESSIAC® tea. Keep refrigerated. Do not freeze or microwave.
How much does the ESSIAC® Powder formula make?
One bottle (1.5 oz) of ESSIAC® Powder makes approx. 72 fl oz (2 liters) of ESSIAC®.
How long will one bottle last?
One bottle will last 1-2 weeks, depending on the daily intake.
How long will the ESSIAC® tea keep?
Unopened bottled ESSIAC® Powder formula will keep for approximately two years. Once the ESSIAC® tea has been prepared, it will retain its potency and freshness for approximately 6 weeks, stored in the refrigerator.
What does it taste like?
ESSIAC® tastes like an herbal tea. The ESSIAC® powder formula may be sweetened with honey, if desired.
Each Proprietary Blend Contains:
Burdock, powdered (root) Sheep sorrel, powdered Slippery elm, powdered (bark) Indian rhubarb, powdered (root)
For adults, mix entire bottle of ESSIAC® Powder with 88 fl. oz (2.5 liters) of water. Prepare as directed on the instructions of the PEEL OFF Label. Take 2 fl. oz twice daily for daily use. One hour before or after meals.
Not to be taken during pregnancy or by nursing mothers.
Take 1 hour before meals (preferred) or 1 hour after meals.
Shake gently before use.
Take 2 fl.oz two times daily.
Take at full strength. It is okay to drink water after.
Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING:
Not to be taken during pregnancy, by nursing mothers or by children under 10 years of age. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. STORE IN A DRY PLACE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT. TAMPER RESISTANT; DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
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