Dietary Supplement Label Database

Organic Essiac Tea

On market
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2-3 Fluid Ounce(s)
Servings Per Container 48
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Essiac Proprietary Organic Herbal Complex1.56 g†
Blessed Thistle (as Cnicus benedictus, Cnicus benedictus, Cnicus benedictus)organic
Burdockorganic
Sheep Sorrel (as Rumex acetosella)organic
Red Clover (as Trifolium pratense, Trifolium pratense)organic
Slippery Elm (as Ulmus rubra Muhl)organic
Watercress (as Nasturtium officinale)organic
Kelp (as Ascophyllum nodosum)organic
Rhubarb (as Rheum palmatum)organic
† Daily Value not established.

% Daily Values for: Adults and children 4 or more years of age.

Where this label comes from

An original label of the NIH's Dietary Supplement Label Database, entered there on 23 February 2025, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record · picture of the label (PDF)

General information

Product name
Organic Essiac Tea
Brand
Swanson
Barcode (UPC)
0 87614 24123 4
Net contents
4 Ounce(s); 113 Gram(s)
Market status
On market
DSLD ID
322741

Classification

Supplement form
Powder
Product type
Botanical
Claim types on the label
All Other
Intended for
Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic

Label statements

Formula: Contains: Synergistic blend of 8 herbs

FDA Statement of Identity: Herbal Supplement

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Caffeine-Free

Formula: Contains: Containing 4 1-oz packets

Precautions: Children: Warning: For adults only.

Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Do not take this product id you are pregnant or nursing or if you have or develop diarrhea, abdominal pain, or intestinal obstruction. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are taking any prescription medications or if you have a medical condition, especially ulceric or kidney stones.

Precautions: Children: Keep out of reach of children.

Formula: Contains: Essiac is a proprietary combination of herbs developed in the 1920s based on native Ojibwe traditions. Our Essiac Tea is an herbal infusion featuring the original herbs, plus 4 additional synergistic herbs to support wellbeing.

Directions: Preparation Boil 4 1/2 cups (36 fl oz) of water in a stainless steel glass, or enamel pot. Do not use aluminum. Add one packet (1 ounce) of Essiac Tea to boiling water and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to sit in the pot for 12 hours. Then stir and pout into a 1-quart glass container.

Storage: Store in refrigerator for no longer than 3 weeks.

Directions: Shake container prior to serving. Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, drink 4 tablespoons (2 fl oz) of prepared tea 2 times per day on an empty stomach. For aggressive use, drink 6 tablespoons (3 fl oz) 3 times per day on an empty stomach.

Precautions: All Other: Do not exceed 18 Tablespoons (9 fl oz) per day.

Brand information

Distributed by: Swanson Health Products, Fargo, ND, USA

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