Swanson · Botanical supplement
Essiac Eight Herb Complex
18 ingredients on file in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Currently on-market in the U.S.
- 18
- Ingredients
- 7
- Nutrient categories
- Top 19%
- By ingredient count
Essiac Eight Herb Complex is a botanical supplement by Swanson in softgel capsule form, listing 18 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as on-market. Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.
Product Details
- Type
- 🌿 Botanical
- Form
- Softgel Capsule
- Database Entry Date
- 2024-03-22
- Ingredients
- 18
Supplement Facts (18 Ingredients)
| Ingredient | Group | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essiac Proprietary Herbal Complex | Proprietary Blend | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Blessed Thistle | Blessed Thistle | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Burdock root | Burdock | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Sheep Sorrel | Sorrel | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Red Clover | Red Clover | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Slippery Elm | Slippery Elm | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Watercress | Watercress | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Kelp | Kelp | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Turkey Rhubarb | Chinese Rhubarb | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Rice Bran Oil | Rice Oil | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Gelatin | Gelatin | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Glycerin | Glycerol | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Beeswax | Beeswax | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Water, Deionized | Water | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Sunflower Lecithin | lecithin | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Maltodextrin | Maltodextrin | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| Caramel color | Color | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
| natural Vanilla flavor | Vanilla | Not disclosed on label | No DV |
How does Essiac Eight Herb Complex compare?
Ingredients listed on each label, against the botanical category average of 5.9. Data from the NIH DSLD.
Essiac Eight Herb Complex lists 7 ingredients fewer than 10 in 1 Mushroom Essentials Raspberry Flavor. That is 12 above the botanical average.
What the Label Data Shows
With 18 ingredients on the label, Essiac Eight Herb Complex is one of the more extensive botanical supplement formulas from Swanson in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), sold in softgel capsule form. These ingredients span 7 nutrient categories, botanical, other, fat, blend, and 3 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.
Across a broader 18-ingredient formula, 18 of 18 sit outside the FDA's reference-intake system entirely -- common at this scale, since multi-ingredient blends tend to accumulate botanicals, amino acids, and specialty compounds the FDA has never benchmarked. That's expected breadth, not a red flag on its own.
Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as on-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2024-03-22. On-market products are currently being distributed in the United States, though the DSLD does not verify the accuracy of label claims or evaluate safety or efficacy.
About the DSLD database
The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.
Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Essiac Eight Herb Complex: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.
Ingredient Breakdown by Category
Daily Value Coverage
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.
Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market" may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.
Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice
Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.
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Every figure on PlainVitamins is rendered directly from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the NIH DSLD, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.