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This article in no way endorses the efficacy of the eventual recipe but is presented for educational and historical purposes only for those interested in what Essiac Tea is. Essiac Tea was discovered by the nurse Rene Caisse ( The name Essiac is simply her name spelt backwards). She had the recipe given to her by an English woman who told her that in a meeting with a First National (Amero Indian) Shaman several years before she had been given to believe that a recipe of common-ish herbs taken as a tea regularly would stop or alleviate cancer. Rene Caisse...

An emmenagogue is a herb or plant material which stimulates blood flow from the uterus. The strongest of them will help stimulate and regulate menstrual flow such as in hormonal disorders or those who suffer from irregular or light menses. The strongest can also be considered arbortificents which may well stimulate a miscarriage so they should be used with attention and care although you would have to ingest a very large quantity to induce a miscarriage.  Emmenagogues should never be used whilst pregnant for obvious reasons. Each of the herbs is generally made into a tea and drunk a couple...

How to Make a Rose Infused Oil Making a Rose Infused Oil is very easy but time consuming. The results can be well worth it though. Make small quantities at a time and do so every year and you will never run out. Rose absolute oils are expensive, Rosa otto being the most expensive and Rosa Damascena Maroc being one of the cheaper ones. They are all rich, deep and extremely concentrated; usually dark brown in colour and very viscous. They are quite divine but beyond the purse of most of us and usually sold in tiny retail quantites (...

Serene and Tranquil Herbal Infusion Blend is a recipe for a soothing infusion, especially formulated to take the edge off a challenging day. This combination of herbs is reputed to ease nervousness, and calm down jittery stomachs. Alternate with Liver Maintenance and Restore and Revitalize. Recommendation:- 3 to 5 cups daily. Ingredients for Serene and Tranquil Herbal Infusion Blend:- Lavender  25 grams Lime Flowers  100 grams Liquorice  -25 grams Chamomile - 150 grams St John's Wort  -100 grams Herbal teas are blends, inasmuch as they are produced using a variety of ingredients during the manufacturing process. For the most robust...

Snooze and Slumber Herbal Infusion Blend is a recipe for gentle tonic for the nervous system, this group of herbs is renowned for preparing the body for a restful sleep. Drink Serene and Tranquil  Herbal Infusion Blend in the daytime, avoiding caffeine, and Liver Maintence. We Recommend 1 strong cup before dinner, 1 strong cup after dinner. Ingredients for Snooze and Slumber Herbal Infusion Blend:- Chamomile  10 grams Fennel  50 grams Passion Flower 100 grams Lime Flowers 100 grams Vervain  100 grams Herbal teas are blends, inasmuch as they are produced using a variety of ingredients during the manufacturing process....

This blog post about Stomach Soother Herbal Infusion Blend is designed for educational purposes only and is no recommendation. Since the European laws changed in 2011 you might have noticed that many proprietary herbal teas claiming remedial attributes have disappeared from the shelves. This is simply because the cost of having such blends authorised and licensed after testing and the resultant paperwork (and the time it takes) the law now requires is so costly that small herbal practitioners can make up a batch for you at a cost which will include a consultation fee probably or, better still, you can...