The Essiac tea used in Pudge's treatment was purchased from "Whole Foods Market": manufactured by Nurtaceuticals, $59.99/lb.
Preparing Essiac tea is a little labor intensive, but is necessary to maximize the full potency of the herbs.
The following are instructions to prepare Essiac tea as given to me from Whole Foods.
Camas Prairie Tea
Rene Caisse’s Original Formula
IMPORTANT: USE ONLY STAINLESS STEEL UTENSILS WHEN PREPARING THIS TEA. PREGNANT WOMEN CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Instructions For Preparation of 3 Pound Package:
To Make 1 Gallon: Measure 1 gallon of fresh spring or distilled water and 16 level tablespoons (4 oz) of the Camas Prairie Tea.
To Make 1 Quart: Measure 1 quart of spring or distilled water and 4 level tablespoons (1 oz) of the Camas Prairie Tea.
1. Bring water to a boil, stir tea, and cover.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes. Revove from heat and stir.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.
4. Stir, cover and bring back to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Funnel liquid into clean amber glass bottles and cap.
6. Tighten cap after cooling. Keep Refrigerated. Mixture will keep for 2 to 3 weeks.
Instructions For Use:
1. Shake prepared Essiac tea to mix well.
2. Add 2 oz of Essiac tea to 2 oz of boiling spring or distilled water.
3. Drink 2 to 4 oz daily on an empty stomach.
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