CAMAS PRAIRIE

1. How did Camas Prairie Tea essiac blend originate?

Rene Caisse, a Canadian nurse, received the formula from a patient who acquired the recipe from a Native American medicine man. Beginning in the 1920s, Rene administered the formula to her patients with positive results. The generic name “essiac” is Caisse spelled backwards! For more information on Rene Caisse we recommend the book Clinic of Hope The Story of Rene M. Caisse and Essiac.

2. What is Camas Prairie Tea essiac Blend used for?

We recommend that you consult your health care practitioner for professional assistance regarding the use of Camas Prairie Tea essiac Blend.

2. Where can I buy Camas Prairie Tea essiac Blend?

You can buy our tea any time over the phone or over the internet from one of our distributors. Camas Prairie Tea Co. itself manufactures essiac Blend and does not sell directly to retail customers. For your convenience we recommend you ask your local health food store to carry our tea. Health food stores can contact Nutraceutical Corp. See #1 below.

If you want to purchase our tea now you can by phone or on line see # 2 below.

1. For Health Food Stores call Nutraceutical Corporation at 1-800-669-8877. or on line at www.nutraceutical.com
2. For Direct Retail Sales (sales to individual customers) call Needs Corporation at 800-634-1380, or www.needs.com. Type in "Camas Prairie Tea in their search engine box on their home page.
   
3. For Health Care Practitioners, call Western Herb Products, Inc., at 1-800-274-4372

 3. What are the Camas Prairie Tea essiac blend Ingredients?

Burdock root (Arctium lappa), Sheep Sorrel with 25% root (Rumex acetosella), Slippery Elm bark (Ulmus rubra) and Turkey Rhubarb Root (Rheum palmatum) are used in this formula. These herbs are organically grown, manufactured and packaged in accordance with guidelines from Oregon Tilth Certified Organic and the USDA.

4. What percentage of the sheep sorrel is root?

25% of the sheep sorrel is root.

5. The directions are a little complicated; should I follow them exactly?

We suggest you follow the directions precisely.

6. Why should the prepared tea be stored in amber glass bottles?

Camas Prairie Tea essiac Blend is light-sensitive. Store the prepared tea in a dark container. You might re-use root beer, prune juice, iced tea bottles or any dark glass container.

7. Where can I purchase new amber glass bottles?  

• Specialty Bottle Supply, www.specialtybottle.com, 206-382-1100
• Sunburst Bottle Company, www.sunburstbottle.com, 916-929-4500

8. What does Camas Prairie Tea essiac blend taste like?

This herbal tea has an earthy, moderately bitter, wholesome taste. It can be sweetened if desired. Since we now use Sheep Sorrel with root, it may taste a little stronger.

9. Should I drink the Camas Prairie Tea essiac blend cold or hot?

It is equally effective whether consumed cold or hot.

10. When I purchase the 3-pound jug, the finer particles settle to the bottom. How do I get the correct dosage of each herb when I make the recipe?

Gently shake the jug to re-mix the ingredients before measuring.

11. What is the shelf life of the Camas Prairie Tea essiac blend?

Camas Prairie Tea essiac Blend has an approximate shelf life of 24 months from the time it is blended and packaged at our certified organic facility.

We blend/package our tea six times a year on a bi-monthly basis. After packaging essiac blend is shipped to our distributors who then sell it to retail stores.

Niether Camas Prairie Tea nor our distributors stockpile our product in warehouses. You can be assured that the product you are using is well within the two year limit.

And, although we have no way of knowing precisely how long any of our products sits on the shelf, if you have a concern about the age of your product please feel free to call us and we can track it by lot number. 541-787-1277