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Essiac and Watercress: It's What Gives Real Essiac the Slightly Bitter Taste

Watercress is a rich source of vitamin C and is a common salad ingredient in some parts of the world.

Essiac and Watercress: make sure your essiac tea has it. Many four herb formulas don't. The presence of watercress is a good test of whether or not you have real essiac. The reason being, if your essiac is not slightly bitter, it's not real essiac! Four herb essiac, which is the outdated formula before Rene Caisse researched the product and added the four additional herbs, doesn't contain watercress. Furthermore, some 8 herb companies will reduce the amount of watercress used to take away some of the bitterness. However, that is a huge no-no as it compromises the formula's results bigtime.

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is used as a general tonic, and its bitter taste is thought to stimulate the appetite and improve digestion. It is a hardy perennial found near springs and other running water. Bitter taste is one of the important components in ayurvedic lifestyles. It stimulates saliva flow and helps balance the body.

The list of uses of watercress is long and varied. This herb is most commonly used to alleviate nervous conditions, constipation, and liver disorders. It is known as a remedy for cough and bronchitis. It contains a remarkable substance called rhein, and rhein appears to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines. It is believed that rhein is also effective against Candida albicans, fever and inflammation, and pain. Candida is a yeast infection that is alarmingly common in those who have taken antibiotics. Sugar can also increase candida. Click here to read about candida.

This wonderful herb is also used as an antioxidant, a blood purifier, for bone and joint problems, for breathing problems, for cellular regeneration, for cleansing, for gingivitis, for vascular deficiencies, and for colds and congestion. It is also used for detoxification programs. It is now well recognized for helping to prevent lung cancer in smokers as it reduces the level of toxic compounds in their bodies.

This plant is rich in Vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is important for eyesight. Vitamin C helps with immunity and to prevent disease. It also includes the minerals sulphur, iodine, calcium, and manganese. Sulphur is very important in the health of the body and its functioning. Iodine is important for thyroid health and metabolism. Calcium is a critical mineral for all sorts of functions in the body, but most famously bone health. Manganese is also critical for bone health. This herb is one of the ingredients in eight-herb essiac.

The only side effects of the herb are, in rare cases, gastrointestinal discomfort. This would only be a factor when taken in large quantities.

Essiac and Watercress: Just How Important is it?

As I mentioned, some companies leave out the watercress to help improve the taste of essiac. The essiac formula is exact and each and every herb is important. The herbs have a synergistic effect. This means that the sum of the eight herbs together is greater than any of the parts. Therefore, if you took the watercress away, the essiac would not work as well. Don't take the risk! 

Now that you've learned all about essiac and watercress, click here to read more about the other essiac tea ingredients.

Purchase your own supply of essiac tea today. It's the same essiac Rene Caisse used.

Essiac tea takes just 10 minutes to prepare once every two weeks. It costs less than $1 per day to use.

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