Essiac tea: Scavenging of reactive oxygen species and effects on DNA damage

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Researchers examined the effects of Essiac on free radical scavenging and DNA damage. At a 50% concentration, Essiac scavenged 82% of the superoxide radicals and there was a 82% reduction in hydroxyl radical signal which in turn inhibited lipid peroxidation. It was concluded that Essiac has a significant role in protecting DNA from harmful damage and has significant antioxidant effects.

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Published:

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Journal of Ethno-Pharmacology; Volume 103, Issue 2, 16 January 2006, pages 288-296

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Attribution:

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Stephen S. Leonard¹, Deborah Keil², Tracey Mehlman², Steven Proper¹, Xianglin Shi¹, Gabriel K. Harris¹ ¹Pathology and Physiology Research Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, MS/2015, Morgantown, WV26505, USA ²Allergen and Clinical Immunology Branch, Health Effects Laboratory Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 1095 Willowdale Rd, MS/2015, Morgantown, WV26505, USA

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Link:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874105006239