Holistic Pet Tip: Essiac Tea

Essiac Tea was developed by a cancer nurse, Rene Caisse, in the 1920’s. It contains four herbs, burdock root, Indian rhubarb root, sheep sorrel, and slippery elm. It works for cancer by gently detoxifying the body, boosting the immune system and decreasing inflammation. It is very safe and can be used on dogs and cats. It is also good as a general detox. Essiac is Caisse spelled backwards.

Flor-Essence is a brand name product that comes in liquid or in tea bags that contain Essiac tea in it. You can also find Essiac tea bags.

A general dose for dogs and cats:

15 to 40lbs (7 - 18kg): 1/2 ounce of tea, twice per day
40 - 80lbs (18 - 36kg): 1 ounce of tea, twice per day
Over 80lbs: 2-3 ounces of tea, twice per day