"essiac" meaning in All languages combined

See essiac on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From the surname of the inventor, Rene Caisse, spelled backwards. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} essiac (uncountable)
  1. A herbal infusion claimed by some to be able to cure cancer. Wikipedia link: essiac Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pseudoscience, Tea

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