Flora - flor-essence dry herbal tea blend - 63 g

Flor-Essence® Herbal Tea Blend combines burdock root, red clover and slippery elm bark in a synergistic 8-herb formula made famous by Rene Caisse, a humanitarian nurse from Bracebridge, Ontario.

In the 1920s she learned of a traditional Ojibwa recipe that played an important role in their folk medicine.

Impressed with its effects, Rene Caisse devoted her life to researching and refining the formula and providing it to people who sought her help. Her work with this remarkable formula attracted the attention of Dr. Charles Brusch, former personal physician to U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

Together they perfected the formula, which was later popularized by Vancouver health educator and radio broadcaster Elaine Alexander. Her dedication to promoting this herbal tea prompted Dr. Brusch to pass the rights to this formula along to her.

In 1992, she authorized Flora to manufacture the tea as “Flor-Essence®,” the only version of this product on the market authorized to carry Elaine’s Alexander’s signature on the packaging to vouch for its historical authenticity. During the past few decades more than 4 million bottles of Flor-Essence have been consumed worldwide in over 25 countries. 

This dry format version is very economical as it can be brewed at home and stored in the refrigerator. Use this concentrate the same way as the liquid blend. One box of Flor-Essence Dry Herbal Tea Blend is equal to six 500 ml bottles of liquid extract.

Ingredients

Burdock root (Arctium lappa), sheep sorrel herb (Rumex acetosella), slippery elm bark (Ulmus rubra), watercress herb (Nasturtium officinale), Turkish rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum), kelp (Laminaria digitata), blessed thistle herb (Cnicus benedictus), red clover blossom (Trifolium pratense). Contains no caffeine, preservatives or colourants.certified organic.

Suggested use

For complete directions and effective use of this product, see package insert.

Each packet in this box makes 1 litre (32 oz.) of tea when prepared as directed.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store box in a cool, dry place.

Cautions

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a medical condition or if you are taking any medications.

Keep out of reach of children.

Discontinue use if abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting occurs for over 3 days.

Detoxification reactions include mild headaches, nausea, and flu like symptoms may occur.

In such case, reduce initial dose to one tablespoon daily for the first week and gradually increase to the suggested adult dosage thereafter. The herbal tea you prepare must be kept refrigerated at all times (do not freeze).

Tea contains no preservatives.

Treat tea in opened containers as a perishable food and use within 21 days.

Opened containers of tea that have been unrefrigerated for over 24 hours must be discarded.

Do not use if you

1) are pregnant or breastfeeding

2) are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy/Polygonaceae/Brassicaceae family

3) are taking products containing diuretics

4) have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, kidney or liver disorder, diabetes or edema (swelling of hands, face and feet).

 Do not exceed the recommended dose unless suggested by a health care practitioner.

Hypersensitivity/allergy is known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.

Stop use and seek medical attention immediately if you experience dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, abnormal heart beat and/or difficulty breathing.