What is Flora Flor-Essence and what is it used for?
Flora Flor-Essence is a liquid herbal cleanse formula derived from a traditional Ojibwa Indigenous recipe, later refined by nurse Rene Caisse and physician Dr. Charles Brusch. The 941ml bottle provides an 8-herb blend — organic burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, watercress, turkey rhubarb root, blessed thistle, and red clover — in a concentrated liquid form. It is used as a gentle, whole-body herbal detox to support elimination through the kidneys, liver, lungs, and bowel, and to help the body remove accumulated metabolic waste.
What herbs are in Flora Flor-Essence and what do they do?
Each serving contains: organic burdock root 171mg (liver support and blood purification), sheep sorrel 86mg (antioxidant and elimination support), slippery elm bark 21mg (soothing the digestive lining), watercress 8mg (diuretic and mineral support), organic turkey rhubarb root 5mg (bowel stimulation), blessed thistle 8mg (digestive bitters and liver bile support), and red clover 8mg (lymphatic and blood cleansing). The combination mirrors the traditional synergy of the original Ojibwa formula, with each herb targeting a different organ pathway involved in detoxification.
Who should use Flora Flor-Essence and how is it taken?
Suitable for adults seeking a gentle, traditional herbal detox program to support whole-body elimination and internal cleansing. Adults take 3 tablespoons (approximately 45ml) three times per day, diluted in an equal amount of warm water. Best taken on an empty stomach 30 minutes before meals or before bed. Shake the bottle well before each use. Refrigerate after opening and use within 3 weeks. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The 941ml size provides approximately a 3-week supply at standard dosage.
What distinguishes Flora Flor-Essence from other herbal detox products?
Flor-Essence is based on a historically documented formula — the Ojibwa tea recipe refined by Rene Caisse (who named it Essiac) and Dr. Charles Brusch — giving it one of the longest documented use histories of any herbal detox formula in North America. Flora uses certified organic versions of the key herbs, which reduces pesticide exposure concerns relevant to a detox product. The liquid format provides the herbs in a traditional extraction form, unlike capsule or tablet detox products that use dried powders. Flora Health holds QAI organic certification and has been manufacturing this formula in British Columbia for decades.
What is Flora Health and what does the brand offer?
Flora Health is a Canadian nutraceutical brand established in 1965 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. The brand specializes in whole-food supplements, full-spectrum botanical extracts, cold-pressed seed oils, and European-style health tonics. Flora's product range includes omega oils, herbal tinctures, digestive bitters, fermented preparations, and superfood formulas. The brand is certified organic by QAI (Quality Assurance International), Non-GMO Project Verified, and Kosher certified. All raw materials are tested in-house for microbial content, heavy metals, pesticide residues, and active ingredient levels.
What sets Flora Health apart from other supplement brands in Canada?
Flora Health's most distinctive characteristic is its European health tonic heritage. The brand was among the first in North America to import and produce traditional European remedies — including Swedish bitters and fermented preparations — that draw on centuries of botanical medicine tradition. Unlike most supplement brands that focus on isolated vitamins or single-ingredient extracts, Flora has historically formulated multi-herb complexes rooted in European and Ayurvedic herbalism. As a privately owned, vertically integrated Canadian manufacturer operating for nearly 60 years, Flora maintains sourcing and production control that is rare among brands of its size.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.