Organic Essiac Eight Herb Proprietary Blend
by Swanson Certified Organic · other (e.g. tea bag) · 4 oz.
- Off the market since December 2023 (NIH)
- UPC 0 87614 24123 4
- DSLD label 200021
- Serving 4 to 6 tbsp (2-4 fl oz prepared tea, 1 packet makes 36 fl oz); amounts per 6 tbsp
- 48 servings
Organic Essiac Eight Herb Proprietary Blend by Swanson Certified Organic lists 8 ingredients; 8 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 25, 2019.
What is in Organic Essiac Eight Herb Proprietary Blend?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 tbsp. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essiac Proprietary Organic Herbal Complex | 1.56 g | ||
| organic Blessed Thistle | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Burdock | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Sheep Sorrel | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Red Clover | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Slippery Elm | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Watercress | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Kelp | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Rhubarb | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 200021 (entered February 25, 2019), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient; 8 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.
The NIH database records 2 to 3 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Organic Essiac Eight Herb Proprietary Blend's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Flor-EssenceFlora 6 shared, 58% alike
- Essiac Eight Herb ComplexSwanson 6 shared, 58% alike
- Organic Essiac TeaSwanson 6 shared, 58% alike
- Flor-Essence 25-Day Cleanse ProgramFlora 6 shared, 54% alike
- Apple Cider Vinegar Ginger & Lemon FlavorFlora 6 shared, 47% alike
- Apple Cider Vinegar ElderberryFlora 6 shared, 46% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Preparation: Boil 4 1/2 cups (36 fl oz) of water in a stainless steel, glass or enamel pot. Do not use aluminum. Add one packet (1 oz) of Essiac Tea to boiling water and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to sit in the pot for 12 hours. Finally, stir and pour into a 1 quart glass container.
- Suggested Use: Shake container prior to serving. As a dietary supplement, drink 4 tablespoons (2 fl oz) of prepared tea two times per day on an empty stomach. For aggressive use, drink 6 tablespoons (3 fl oz) three times per day on an empty stomach. Do not exceed 18 tablespoons (9 fl oz) per day.
- Warnings
- Warning: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing or if you have or develop diarrhea, abdominal pain, or intestinal obstruction. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are taking any prescription medications or if you have a medical condition, especially ulcers or kidney stones.
- Storage
- Store in refrigerator for no longer than three weeks.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 200021.
What else is on the label?
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): USDA Organic; Quality Assurance International Certified Organic. Listed with: USDA Organic seal (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Organic Essiac Eight Herb Proprietary Blend have?
One label is on file, entered on February 25, 2019.
- Label 200021 (current) Entered February 25, 2019 · off the market December 4, 2023 · 4 oz. · UPC 0 87614 24123 4
DSLD also links this label to: Organic Essiac Tea (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Swanson Health Products (distributor), Fargo, ND. All Swanson Certified Organic products.