Essiac tea is a bit more of a controversial supplement but here’s all the details nonetheless.
Essiac may help your pet’s health by:
- Building immune system strength.
- Helping the body to destroy benign growths and tumors.
- Protecting cells against free radicals.
- Strengthening muscles, organs, and tissues.
- Removing toxic accumulation in the body, including heavy metals and other environmental toxins.
- Aiding in bowel detoxification and elimination.
- Adding strength and flexibility to bones, joints, and lungs.
- Blood purification.
As a general guide for treating animals, it is best to assess the dosage according to your pet’s weight.
Weight / Dosage
Up to 15lbs (7kg): 1/2oz of tea per day
15 to 40lbs (7 – 18kg): 1/2oz of tea, twice per day
40 – 80lbs (18 – 36kg): 1oz of tea, twice per day
Over 80lbs: 2-3oz of tea, twice per day
The best results are seen in animals who had a much larger dose than these recommended doses. However, an issue with large doses for pets is the amount of Rhubarb they end up taking. Rhubarb is a laxative, and that is probably the main reason it is needed in essiac. In the first 70 years of the 20th century chemotherapy regimens tended to cause constipation, and that is not the case anymore. Dogs have
much shorter digestive systems than people, and they are much more susceptible to diarrhea. So the larger dose of essiac must be balanced against the amount that can be taken without causing diarrhea. One way to decide what the dose for a pet ought to be is to increase the amount until they get diarrhea and then back off.
WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE THE ESSIAC TEA:
If your dog has kidney disease, are prone to kidney stones, or kidney infections. The varying amounts of oxalic acids in this tea are irritating to the kidneys.
If your dog has have a bowel obstruction or diarrhea. Properties in this tea promote peristalsis (the action by which the bowel moves it’s contents through). In the case of diarrhea, valuable fluids and electrolytes are lost through the rapid emptying of the intestines. Prolonged diarrhea can result in dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
If your dog has ulcers or colitis. The Essiac has an action of being a laxative or cathartic (depending on how much you take). Some properties in this root can be highly irritating to ulcers and colitis, exacerbating (or worsening) these conditions.
If your dog has tumors that are encroaching on a major blood supply or an area of an organ that expansion of the tumor could have dire consequences. In Rene’s work, she reportedly noticed that in the beginning phase of a person taking this tea, the tumor could appear to enlarge before it began to break down. (One of the reasons she was adamant that they take very small doses.) If you notice any sudden pain or untoward symptoms after beginning this tea, stop taking it.
If you have a brain tumor. In Rene Caisse’s work, she noticed that many times the tea seemed to make the tumor initially grow, then break down. This can be extremely detrimental in the brain tissue. Rapid or excess growth can put pressure on areas of the brain that affect body/mental function. If the tumor would break down, it can release pieces of the malignant tissue which could cause a stroke. Circulation in
the brain is unlike the rest of the body.
Methods of Administering Essiac to Pets
Administer one hour before or two hours after a meal whenever possible. Best method – directly via syringe, eye dropper, turkey baster (large pets) food dish, etc. Alternative methods – mix with broth (beef, chicken, or fish) or with water; mix with food (if no other method works).
You should bear in mind that giving your pet essiac tea will make them thirsty, therefore make sure they have plenty of water available. This will have a secondary beneficial effects on their health, by making them drink plenty of water.
Side effects:
These herbs may produce a laxative like effect, as well as nausea, headache, vomiting, and increased urination.
Possible risks:
Adverse effects have not yet been reported, however, an allergic reaction is always possible.
NOTE: It is best to discuss options with a vet or better yet, a holistic vet before administering Essiac tea, as it may cause harm to your pet (depending on his specific condition).
For complete information refer to:
http://www.caninecancer.com/essiac.html
http://www.essiac-herbal.com/essiac-for-pets.asp
