Essiac Articles

Herbs in Essiac

  Sheep Sorrel (Rumex Acetosella) contains high amounts of Vitamin A and B complex, C, D, E, K, P and vitamin U.  The mineral content contains calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, and silicon, sulphur and trace minerals of copper, iodine, manganese, and zinc.  Other essential elements are carotenoid and chlorophyll and organic acids of citric, malic, tannic and tartaric acids.

  Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) contains vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and P. The mineral content contains high amounts of chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, and zinc, with trace amounts of calcium, copper, manganese, selenium and sulphur.  Other essential elements are carbohydrates, starches, sugar with high amounts of inulin and contains mucilage properties.

  Slippery Elm (Ulmus Vulva) contains vitamins A, B complex, C, K, and P.  The mineral content contains calcium, magnesium and sodium, with smaller amounts of chromium and selenium, and trace amounts of iron phosphorus, silicon and zinc.  Other essential elements are the inner bark's high concentration of mucilage a naturally formed gum capable of removing toxins from the body and Gallic acid, phenols (which include tannins), starches and sugars.

  Indian Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum) contains vitamins A, B complex C and P.  The mineral content contains calcium, chlorine, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulphur and zinc.  Other essential elements are that this herb is highly acidic due to its Gallic acid (used as a reducing agent and an astringent, Malic acid which benefits the liver and counteracts the over-acid in digestion and is a carrier of oxygen molecules, oxalic acid and tannic acid  is converted into Gallic acid.  Other properties include bioflavonoid, pectin, resin and starch.