How to Mix Essiac Tea
Essiac tea is an herbal blend of tea that is said to help lessen the effects of cancer and other illnesses. This alternative medicine is made with a mixture of burdock, sheep sorrel, and slippery elm oil. Although it is now usually used as a relaxant, it gained popularity as a cancer cure in the 1920's.
Items Needed:
- Rhubarb, burdock, sheep sorrel and slippery elm herbs
- Blender or pestle and mortar
- Container
- Tea cup
- Purchase the necessary herbs. Go to a specialty store and pick out slippery elm, burdock, sheep sorrel, and some rhubarb oil for good measure. These are the essential ingredients of essiac tea.
- Grind up the herbs. Use a blender, grinder, or an old-fashioned pestle and mortar to grind the herbs into smaller pieces. Keep doing so until they are all ground up nicely and evenly.
- Put the herbs in a bag and keep them refrigerated. If you are planning to try the herb bland at a later time, either keep them cold or put them in a container on the counter. Make sure they aren’t in the sunlight, as this will make the herbs loose their vitamins and minerals.
- Stir up the tea. Brew your tea by taking 1 to 2 ounces of the herb blend and letting them sit in hot boiled water. Stir it up so it doesn’t have any sediment. The proper time to brew essiac tea is ten whole minutes. This will allow the herb blend to settle. You can also let it sit for an hour and boil it yet again for an added flavor. You can add a bit more of the herbs if you want a stronger taste.