Native Americans have since used the tea formula to cure all types of cancers, Type 1 and Type 2
diabetes, liver infections and other liver/gallbladder conditions, tumors, arthritis, gout, asthma and other
respiratory ailments, obesity, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
syndrome, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney and bladder disorders, sinus congestion,
influenza (flu) and chest colds, measles, mumps, chicken pox, small pox, herpes, diarrhea, constipation,
lymph edema (fluid retention) heart disease, allergies, skin disease, auto immune diseases such as Lupus,
AIDS, Lyme disease, addiction to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, etc., clinical depression, and many more.
Blessed Thistle is used for digestive problems such as gas, constipation, and upset stomach. This herb is
also used to treat liver and gallbladder diseases.
Burdock Root is a mild diuretic. It increases the production of both urine and sweat, potentially
making it useful in treating swelling and fever. Burdock Root might play a role in preventing liver
damage caused by alcohol, chemicals, or medications. The exact reason for this protective effect is not
known, but it is thought to involve opposition of a chemical process called oxidation, which occurs in the
body as a natural function of metabolism. Although oxidation is a natural process, that doesn't mean it
isn't harmful to the body! One result of oxidation is the release of oxygen free radicals, which are
chemicals that may suppress immune function. Antioxidants such as Burdock Root may protect body cells
from damage caused by oxidation.
Kelp is a sea vegetable that is a concentrated source of minerals, including: iodine, potassium,
magnesium, calcium, and iron. Kelp, as a source of iodine, assists in making the thyroid hormones, which
are necessary for maintaining normal metabolism in all cells of the body. This increases energy levels and
helps make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Kelp is the most nutrient-dense of all the Native
Ojibwa Tea ingredients—and it isn't found in the commonly sold Essica tea four-herb formulas. (Unless
your suffer from hyperthyroidism, it is best to use the eight-herb formula.)
Red Clover is a source of many valuable nutrients, including: calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin,
phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C. Red Clover is also one of the richest sources of
isoflavones (water-soluble chemicals that act like estrogens and are found in many plants). The
isoflavones found in Red Clover have been studied for their effectiveness in treating some forms of
cancer. It is thought that the isoflavones prevent the proliferation of cancer cells and that they may even
destroy cancer cells.
Sheep Sorrel is a rich source of oxalic acid, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, beta
carotene, and vitamin C. This native Ojibwa tea ingredient is a mild diuretic, mild antiseptic, and a mild
laxative.
Slippery Elm Bark has been used as a poultice for cuts and bruises, and also for aching joints due to
gout or other causes. Besides being a native tea ingredient, this herb is also used to alleviate sore throats.
Slippery elm bark is found in many lozenges that claim to soothe throat irritation. Since a sore throat and
a cough are often linked, slippery elm bark has also been used in cough remedies. It also regulates the
elimination process of digestion, easing both constipation and diarrhea.
Turkish Rhubarb Root is a detoxifying herb and is world-famous for its healing properties. Turkish
Rhubarb Root purges the body of bile, parasites, and stagnating food in the gut by stimulating the gall
duct to expel toxic waste matter. It has been shown to alleviate chronic liver problems by cleansing the
liver. Tjis root improves digestion and helps regulate the appetite. It has also been shown to help heal
ulcers, alleviate disorders of the spleen and colon, relieve constipation, and help heal hemorrhoids and
bleeding in the upper digestive tract.
Watercress is High in Vitamin C, Watercress is used as a general tonic, and its bitter taste is thought
to regulate the appetite and improve digestion. It can be used to alleviate nervous conditions, constipation,