"essiac" meaning in English

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Noun

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
    Sense id: en-essiac-en-noun-k3V8SE~Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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