Before deciding to try anything you should know what effect it is likely to have on you. Below you will find out what is contained in Essiac and what benefit it has to you.

Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella): Rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements, it nourishes the glandular system. Sheep Sorrel contains silicon, a necessary element in nerves and the myelin sheath that protects them.

Burdock Root (Arctium Root): Contains inulin (important in the metabolism of carbohydrates), essential oils, vitamins and a broad array of minerals. Its vitamin A and selenium help eliminate free radicals. Considered to be a source of strength and nutrition.

Slippery Elm (Ulmus Vulva): North American species of tree, the bark of which is traditionally used in folk medicine because it contains large amounts of tannins and mucilage's. One of the world’s best known herbal remedies, believed to dissolve mucous deposits in tissue, glands and nerve channels. The inner bark rich in Calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, B, C, K, feeds and soothes organs, tissues and mucous membranes.

Indian Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum): A thick root, when harvested is rich in iron and can be used both internally and externally. In small amounts, this herb acts as a gentle laxative, and purges the body especially the liver, of wastes and toxic matter.