Rene Caisse was a Canadian nurse who made the Ojibwa Tea Formula world-famous. It has long been purported to be a remedy for many serious illnesses. It certainly is an effective immunity booster. Many companies sell versions of the original Ojibwa Fo...
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Rene Caisse was a Canadian nurse who made the Ojibwa Tea Formula world-famous. It has long been purported to be a remedy for many serious illnesses. It certainly is an effective immunity booster. Many companies sell versions of the original Ojibwa Formulas, including Essiac and Flor*Essence.
The TerraVita Ojibwa Original 4-Herb Formula is made of only the highest quality herbs with no added fillers, colors or sweeteners. Our blend is an exact replica of the original blend:
Burdock Root (Arctium Lappa) - 24 Parts Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex Acetosella) - 16 Parts Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus Fulva) - 4 Parts Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum Palmatum) - 1 Part
Anecdotal claims that Essiac cures cancer or AIDS are not supported by US or Canadian scientific clinical studies so Essiac has never been approved by the FDA as a cancer remedy. As a treatment Essiac is unproven, unsubstantiated claims are illegal, but as a dietary food supplement it is not a medical treatment.
If you are interested in the scientific research that has been done on alternative cancer treatments including Essiac, you may want to read a report published by the U.S. Office of Technology Assessment. The report is called, "Unconventional Cancer Treatments," and was published in 1990. Chapter 4 deals with herbal treatments including Essiac. The report collected the available published studies on Essiac tea and other alternative cancer remedies.
"The two main medicinal species of rhubarb are R.palmatum, introduced into Europe in 1762, and R.officinale, introduced in 1867. The cultivation of R.palmatum was given high priority in the 18th century. A map of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (originally a physic garden), dated 1777, indicates a very large area devoted to its cultivation. R.palmatum is one of the most widely used Chinese herbs. It was first mentioned in the Shen Nong Canon of Herbs, which dates back to the Han dynasty (206BC-AD23). Rhubarbs contain anthraquinone glycosides, which act as strong laxatives.
Several species are used medicinally, including R.officinale, R.australe (Himalayan rhubarb, Indian rhubarb), and the hybrid R.palmatum x R.coreanum, (Japanese rhubarb). Many other names exist, such as "Turkey rhubarb," and "Dutch rhubarb," which usually refer to the commercial source of the drug, rather than the country of origin.
These rhubarbs vary slightly in chemistry but are used interchangeably."
The Herb Society of America Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses, by Deni Bown (1995).
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Directions
Fast brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Overnight decoction brewing method: Some believe that a longer brewing period is necessary to extract the full medicinal benefits of the herbs in this blend. 1. Place 2 1/2 gallons of sodium-free filtered, spring or distilled water in a 4 gallon pot with lid on. 2. Bring water to a rolling boil. 3. Add 1 cup of tea. 4. Turn stove off. 5. Allow tea to steep for 4 to 12 hours. 6. Turn stove to medium-high. Heat tea to almost boiling, for 20 minutes. Do not let tea boil. 7. Transfer tea through a strainer into a large pot, so that all liquid is separated from the loose tea. Discard the loose tea. 8. Pour separated tea liquid into sterile containers with lids - do not use aluminum. Tighten caps and allow to cool. Once cooled, loosen caps once, then tighten lids a final time. 9. Place bottled tea liquid into fridge. Let it stand overnight. Do not freeze or microwave.
Additional Information
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. Please direct all wholesale and bulk inquiries to Simona Heather at 905-494-1785.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
