Essiac Tea

Canada's Amazing Ojibwa Herbal Remedy that has cured Thousands of Cancer, Chronic Fatigue, Lupus, Aids, and other Illnesses.

A shaman's Blessing

Builds the Immune System
Detoxifies the Body
Removes Heavy Metals
Restores Energy Levels

Johns F Kennedy's Personal Physician: C.A.Brusch, M.D.
Quoted "Essiac Is A Cure for Cancer, Period"

Dedication: the following in formation is Dedicated to the Native American herbalists and elders whose wisdom and understanding of nature led to the development of the Rene Caisse herbal formula known as Essiac it is also dedicated to Dr.Gary L. Glum whose courageous struggle brought the knowledge of Essiac to us.

Background: Rene Caisse was a nurse in Canada. In 1923 she observed that one of her doctor’s patients, a woman with terminal cancer, made a complete recovery. Inquiring into the matter, Rene found that the woman had cured herself with an herbal remedy, which was given to her by an Ojibwa herbalist. Rene visited the Medicine man, and he gladly and freely presented her with his tribe’s formula. He explained that the Ojibwa used their herbal remedy for both spiritual balance and body healing. The formula consisted of four common herbs. They blended and cooked them in a fashion, which caused the concoction to have greater curative power, then any of the four herbs by themselves. The herbs were Sheep Sorrel, Burdock Root, Slippery Elm Bark, and Rhubarb Root.

With her doctors permission, Rene began t administer the herbal remedy to other terminal cancer patients who had been given up by the medical profession as incurable. Most recovered.

Rene then began to collect the herbs herself, prepare the remedy in her own kitchen, and to treat hundreds of cancer patients. She found that essiac, as she named her herbal remedy, could not undo the effects of severe damage to the life support organs. In such cases, however, the pain of the illness was alleviated and the life of the patient was extended longer than predicted. In other cases, where life support organs had not been severely damaged, cure was complete and the patients lived another 35 or 40 years. Some are still alive today.

Rene selflessly dedicated herself to these patients. She continued to treat hundreds of patients from her home. She did not charge for her services. Donations were her only income. They barely kept her above the poverty line. Over the years word of her work began to spread. The Canadian medical establishment did not take kindly to this nurse administering this remedy to anyone with cancer who requested her help. Thus began many years of harrassment and persecution by the Canadian Ministry of Health and Welfare. The word of this struggle was carried through out Canada by newspapers.

The newspaper coverage of Rene's work began to make her famous throughout Canada. Word was also spread by the families of those healed by essiac. Eventually the Royal Cancer Commission became interested in her work. They undertook to study essiac. In 1937 the Royal Cancer Commission conducted hearings about essiac. Much testimony was furnished that essiac was a cure for cancer.

Eventually, the Canadian Parliament was prodded by newspaper coverage and the wide spread support generated by Rene's former patients and grateful families, voted in 1938 on legislation to legalize the use of essiac. 55,000 signatures were collected on a petition presented to Parliament. The vote was closed but essiac failed by 3 votes as an officially sanctioned cure for cancer.

The complete story of Rene Caisse's life and struggles is told in a book written by Gary L. Glum entitled "The Calling of An Angel". It tells of the documented recovery of thousands of cancer patients who have been certified in writing by their doctors as incurable. Rene continued her work for 40 years until her death in 1978. Rene had entrusted her formula to several friends one of whom passed the formula along to Dr. Glum.

Of interest is that, in 1960's, Rene Cassie worked with the well-known Brusch Clinic in Massachusetts. Dr. Charles A. Brusch was the personal physician for John F. Kennedy. After 10 years of research about essiac, Dr. Brusch made the following statement: "Essiac Tea is a cure for cancer. All studies done at laboratories in the United States and Canada support this conclusion." A testimonial letter is included on this website.

Further details of these interesting situations are explained in Dr. Glum's book. Instructions on how to order this book are contained on this website. Dr. Glum also distributes, free of charge, the complete formula of essiac along with the instructions of how to brew it. This information is also contained on this website. We are very indebted to Dr. Glum for his work. He has undergone significant sacrifice to get this information to us. Dr. Glum has also been harassed by his government for his efforts to inform us about essiac. We know the laws of the universe will greatly repay him for his losses that he has incurred while working to spread the word about Rene Caisse's formula.

What it is
Rene Caisse's herbal formula contains 4 commonly occurring herbs.

Sheep Sorrel (Rumex Acetosella)
The leaves of the Sheep Sorrel plant were popular as cooking dressing and as an addition to salads in France several hundred years ago. Indians also used Sheep Sorrel leaves as a tasty seasoning for meat dishes. They also baked it into their bread. Thus it is both herb and food. Sheep Sorrel belongs to the buckwheat family. Common names for Sheep Sorrel are Field Sorrel, Redtop Sorrel, Sourgrass, and Dog-eared Sorrel. It should not be confused with Garden Sorrel (Rumex Acetosa). Sheep Sorrel grows wild throughout most of the world. It seeks open pastures, rocky areas and the shoulders of country roads. It thrives throughout the U.S. with little moisture and is a good indicator of acidic soils. It is considered to be a common weed. The entire Sheep Sorrel plant maybe harvested to be used in essiac or just the leaves and stems maybe harvested and this allows the plants to be reharvested later. The plant portion of the Sheep Sorrel may be harvested throughout the spring, summer and fall, to be taken early in the morning after the dew has evaporated or late in the afternoon. Always harvest on a sunny day, as the plant needs several days after a rain in which to dry properly. Harvest the leaves and stems before the flowers begin to form, since at this stage the plant energy is the leaves. Roots maybe harvested in the fall when the energy of the plant is concentrated in the roots. Never collect more than a year's supply of Sheep Sorrel as it loses it's potency when it is stored longer. Sheep Sorrel can be found commercially available, however, sometimes the yellow dock plant is substituted for sheep sorrel, so be sure you only purchase sheep sorrel which is certified organic.

Burdock Root(Arctium lappa)
The roots, young stems and seeds of the Burdock plant are edible. Young stalks are boiled to be eaten like asparagus. Raw stems and young leaves are eaten in salads. Parts of the Burdock plant are eaten in China, Hawaii, and among the Native American cultures on this continent. It is then both an herb and a food.

The Burdock is a member of the thistle family. Remember the last time you cleaned cockleburs from your clothing after a sojourn in the woods or meadow? Chances are, you had rung up against this very friendly and helpful plant, you just didn't know it! It is a common pasture weed throughout North America. It prefers damp soils.

The first years of the Burdock plant produces only green leafy growth. It is during the second year that it produces the long sturdy stems with annoying burrs.

The root of the Buredock plant is harvested. It is harvested from only the first year plants. The roots are about an inch wide, and up to three feet long. As with Sheep Sorrel, the roots should only be harvested in the fall when the plant energy is concentrated in the roots. And again, purchase your roots only from a reliable supplier.

Slippery Elm (Ulcus fulva)
The inner bark of the Slippery Elm tree has a long history of use as a food supplement and herbal remedy. Pioneers knew of it as a survival food. The powdered bark has been used, and is still being used today, as a food additive and food extender, rich in vitamin and mineral content. Thus it is also a food.

The Slippery Elm is a favorite shade and ornamental tree. It is found throughout Canada and the United States.

Only the inner bark of the Slippery Elm is used to make Essiac. Reliable supplies of Slippery Elm can be purchased in powdered form, and this is probably easier and preferable to harvesting it yourself.

Should you wish to harvest your own supply of Slippery Elm, strip the bark from branches harvest only what you need and patch the bare spot so as not to Damage the Tree

Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum)
We have all eaten Rhubarb. Its red bittersweet stems are to be found in supermarket produce shelves each spring. We also eat Rhubarb pie, jams and pudding. Turkey Rhubarb is a member of the Rhubarb family with roots, which contain and particularly strong desirable potency.

The Turkey Rhubarb grows in China. The rots are harvested when the plants are at least six years old. This imported product has more potency then our native Rhubarb. Rene Caisse began her essiac work using the domestic Rhubarb root, later discovering that the imported variety was more potent. However, most of the Turkey Rhubarb, which is imported into this country, is irradiated, which destroys many of its curative properties. So native Rhubarb is now once again the Rhubarb of choice for your Essiac blend.

When Rhubarb is unavailable, the Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus) may be substituted in the Essiac formula. It like Rhubarb, acts as a purgative.

Notes:

1. Should you choose to harvest your own plants, we strongly suggest that your follow the Native American practice of saying a short prayer to the plants before you harvest them. Thank them for the help they will give you. We believe that your plants, thus consecrated, will be more potent and effective.

2. Keep your eye out for classes on herbs and herb identification. Seek out Herbalists who are wiling to educate you on plant identity, harvesting and storage of your herbs.

3.Do Not collect herbs from areas where insecticides or herbicides have been used. You want to use only Organic Herbs!!!!

The Formula
Note: you may wish to buy package of dried herb mixture and brew your own we have provided a web address and mail order address later in this website. The original formula, as given by Rene Caisse is listed below. We are providing her exact instructions for a Gallon batch. This is one or two weeks supply depending upon whether you take it once or twice daily.

Ingredients:
64 parts: Sheep Sorrel
52 Parts: Burdock Root
16 parts: Slippery Elm
8 parts: Turkey Rhubarb

Use cut and sifted herbs; they will mix better in the pot and not clump on the bottom.

Later in her life, while working with Dr. Charles Brusch in Massachusettes, Rene added a small potentizing amount of four other herbs to her basic four-herb formula. As provided to us by a woman who worked with Rene, and was given the formula by Rene, these extra four herbs were as follows:

2 parts: Kelp
1 Part: Red Clover
1 Part: Blessed Thistle
and 0.4 parts Watercress.

We consider the additions of these four herbs optional. The basic four herb formula given above was the formula, which was presented to the Royal Cancer Commission in 1937 and was found by then to be a " Cure for Cancer".

Supplies Needed:

4 Gallon stainless steel pot with lid
3 Gallon stainless steel pot with lid
Stainless steel fine mesh double strainer, funnel and spatula
12 or More 16 oz. sterilized glass bottles with airtight caps or suitable substitutes

Preparation:
1. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly. Place herbs in a plastic bag and shake vigorously. Herbs are light sensitive: store in cool dark place.
2. Bring one gallon of distilled water to a boil with the lid on.
3. Stir in 4 oz. of the mixture (one bag). Replace lid and continue to boil for 10 minutes
4. Turn off the stove. Scrape down the sides of the pot with the spatula and stir mixture thoroughly. Replace the lid.
5. Allow the pot to remain closed for 12 hours. Then turn on the stove to its highest setting and heat to almost boiling (DO NOT LET BOIL) approximately 20 minutes.
6. Turn off the stove. Strain the liquid into the three-gallon pot. Clean the four-gallon pot and strainer. Then strain the liquid back into the four-gallon pot.
7. Use the funnel to pour the liquid into the sterilized bottles immediately after the second straining tighten the caps. After the liquid has cooled retighten the caps.
8. Refrigerate. Rene's herbal drink contains no preservative agents. If mold should develop, discard immediately

CAUTION: All bottles and caps must be sterilized after use if you plan to reuse them for Essiac. Bottles must be washed and rinsed thoroughly, and may be cleaned with a 3%solutions of Food Grade Hydrogen peroxide (can be purchased in health food stores). To make a 3% solution mix 1ounce of 35%food grade Hydrogen Peroxide with 11ounces of sodium free distilled water. Let soak for 5 minutes, rinse and dry. If food grade Hydrogen Peroxide is not available, use half teaspoon of Clorox to one gallon of distilled water.

Instructions for Use (as reported by Dr.Glum)
1. Keep refrigerated.
2. Shake bottle well before use.
3. May be taken cold from the bottle or warmed (NEVER MICROWAVED).
4. As a preventative, daily take 4 table spoons (2 ounces) at bedtime or on an empty stomach at least 2 hours after eating.
5. Cancer and AIDS sufferers, or other ill persons, may to twice daily take 4 tablespoons (2 ounces), once in the morning, 5 minutes before eating and once in the evening at least two hours after eating.

Note: A. Stomach cancer Patients must dilute the herbal drink with an equal amount of sodium free distilled water.
B. Many People have reported that Rene's Herbal drink formula works well to detoxify the body, and have taken it as a detoxifications program.

Precautions: Some doctors advise against taking the herbal formula while pregnant.

Recommendation: Rene reported that the twelve hour brewing process is essential for Essiac to have is special powers. Essiac is being offered to the public in pills teabags and homeopathic drops. WE DO NOT RECCOMEND THEM. They may work, but they are not what Rene Caisse used, nor have we seen evidence that they work.

What it does
The components of Rene's herbal drink interact to have an amazing effect on the human body. The chemicals, minerals, and vitamins all act synergistically together to produce a variety of healing agents.

Sheep Sorrel:
Sorrel plants have been a folk remedy for Cancer for centuries in both Europe and America. Sheep Sorrel has been observed by researchers to break down tumors and alleviate some chronic conditions and degenerative diseases.

It contains high amounts of vitamins A and B C,D,E,K,P and vitamin U. It is also rich in minerals, including calcium chlorine, iron, and magnesium silicon, sodium, sulphur and trace amounts of copper iodine, manganese and zinc. The combination of these vitamins and minerals nourish all of the glands of the body. Sheep Sorrel also contains carotenoids and chlorophyll, critic, malic, oxalic, tannic, and tartaric acids.

The chlorophyll carries oxygen throughout the bloodstream. Cancer cells do not live in the presents of oxygen, It also:
* Reduces the damage in radiation burns
* Increases resistance to X-rays
* Improves the vascular system, heart function, intestines and Lungs
* Aids in the removal of foreign deposits from the walls of the blood vessels
* Purifies the liver, stimulates the growth of new tissue
* Reduces inflammation of the pancreas, stimulates the growth of new tissue
* Raises the oxygen levels to the tissue cells

Sheep sorrel is the Primary Herb in Essiac

Burdock Root:
For centuries Burdock has been used throughout the world to cure illness and disease. The root of the Burdock is a powerful blood purifier. It clears congestion in respiratory, lymphatic, urinary and circulatory systems. It promotes the flow of bile, and eliminates excess fluid in the body. It stimulates the elimination of toxic wastes relieves liver malfunctions and improves digestion. The Chinese use Burdock Root as an aphrodisiac, tonic, and rejuvenator. It assists in removing infection from the urinary tract, the liver and the gall bladder. It expels toxins through the skin and urine. It is good against arthritis, rheumatism and sciatica.

Burdock Root contains vitamins A, B, Complex C, E and P. It contains high amounts of chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon and zinc and lesser amounts of calcium copper, manganese, and selenium.

Much of the Burdock roots curative power is attributed to its principal ingredient of unulin, which helps to strengthen vital organs, especially the liver, pancreas and spleen.

Slippery Elm Inner Bark:
Slippery Elm Bark is widely known throughout the world as an herbal remedy. As a tonic it is known for its ability to sooth and strengthen the organs tissues and mucous membranes, especially the lungs and stomach. It promotes fast healing of cuts and burns ulcers and wounds. It revitalizes the entire body.

It contains as its primary ingredient mucilage, as well as quantities of gallic acid, phenols, starches, sugars, and the vitamins A, B, complex C, K and P. It contains large amounts of calcium, magnesium, and sodium, as well as lesser amounts of Chromium and selenium and trace amounts of iron, phosphorous, silicon, and zinc.

Slippery Elm Bark is known among herbalists for its ability to cleanse heal and strengthen the body.

Rhubarb:
Rhubarb, also a well-known herb, has been used worldwide since 220 BCEas a medicine

The Rhubarb root exerts a gentle laxative action by stimulating the secretions of bile into the intestines. It also stimulates the gall duct to expel toxic waste matter, thus purging the body of waste bile and food. As a result the liver is cleansed and chronic liver problems are relieved

Rhubarb root contains vitamin a many of the B complex, C and P. Its high mineral content includes calcium, chlorine, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulphur, and zinc.

Rene Caise's Herbal Drink Has The Following Therapeutic Activity:
1. Prevents the build up of excess fatty deposits in the artery walls, heart, kidneys, and Liver.
2. Regulates cholesterol levels by transforming sugar and fat into energy.
3. Destroys parasites in the digestive system and throughout the body.
4. Counteracts the effects of aluminum, lead, and mercury poisoning.
5. Strengthens and tightens the muscles, organs, and tissues.
6. Makes bones, joints, ligaments, lungs, and membranes strong and flexible, and less vulnerable to stress and stress injuries.
7. Nourishes and stimulates the brain and nervous system.
8. Promotes the absorption of fluids in the tissues.
9. Removes toxic accumulations in the fat, lymph, bone marrow, bladder, and alimentary canals.
10. Neutralizes acids, absorb toxins in the bowels, and eliminate both.
11. Clears the respiratory cannels by dissolving and expelling mucus.
12. Relieves the liver of it burden of detoxification by converting fatty toxins into water-soluble substances that can then be easily eliminated through the kidneys.
13. Assists the liver to produce lecithin, which forms part of the myelin sheath, a white fatty material that encircles the nerve fibers.
14. Reduces, perhaps eliminates, heavy metal deposits in the tissues (especially those surrounding the joints) to reduce inflammation and stiffness.
15. Improves the functions of the pancreas and spleen by increasing the effectiveness of insulin.
16. Purifies the blood.
17. Increases red cell production, and keeps them from rupturing.
18. Increases the body’s ability to utilize oxygen by raising the oxygen level in the tissue cells.
19. Maintains the balance between potassium and sodium within the body so that the fluid inside, and outside each cell is regulated: in this way, cells are nourished with nutrients and are also cleansed.
20. Converts calcium and potassium oxalates into harmless form by making them solvent in urine. Regulates the amount of oxalic acid delivered to the kidneys, thus reducing the risk of stone formation in the gall bladder, kidneys, or urinary tract.
21. Protects against toxins entering the brain.
22. Protects the body against radiation and X-rays.
23. Relieves pain, increases the appetite and provides more energy along with a since of well-being.
24. Speeds up wound healing by regenerating the damaged area.
25. Increases the production of antibodies like lymphocytes and T-cells in the thymus gland, which is the defender of our immune system.
26. Inhibits and possibly destroys benign growths and tumors.
27. Protects the cells against free radicals.

Essiac and Cronic fatigue, LupusAlzheimers, Ect
We have found Essiac to be very helpful to many people with Chronic fatigue Syndrone, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimers. To the best of our Knowledge, all Lupus sufferers who have taken Essiac have been significantly helped. We have also witnessed very rapid recoveries among chronic fatigue sufferers. Usually they report a very dramatic increase in energy. Some multiple sclerosis sufferers had less dramatic, but steady improvements in their conditions. One lady put her crutches away after taking Essiac after three months. Alzheimer’s sufferers have reported improvements. Some with arthritis have reported improvement, although apparently not all arthritic sufferers are helped by Essiac.

It appears that Essiac's actions to remove heavy metals, detoxify the body, restore energy levels and rebuild the immune system, all act to restore the body to a level to where it is able to better defeat illness. In other words, Essiac rebuilds the immune system and improves the illness defeating ability of the body so that it can then rid itself of the illness.

Essiac and AIDS
In 1993 Dr. Gary Glum worked with an AIDS project in Los Angeles. The project had sent 179 AIDS patients home to die. They had Pneumocystis carnii and histoplasmosis. Their body weight was down and their cell counts where less then ten.

The Project gave Dr. Glum five of these patients to work with. He took them off AZT and put them on a protocol of 2 ounces of Essiac three times a day. By February of 1994, all of the other patients had died. Dr. Glums five patients were still alive. They were exercising, eating three meals a day, their body weight were back to normal, and they had no appearance of illness.

An Endorsement by Dr. Julian Whitaker, M.D.
Dr. Julian Whitker publishes a very informative and enlightening monthly newsletter named Health and Healing. It has 430,000 subscribers. In his November 1995 issue he has an article titled " What I Would Do If I Had Cancer." He states that is he had cancer, he personally would follow a regiment, which included changing his diet, taking nutritional supplements Vitamin C, Shark Cartlage, Coezyme Q10, and he would take Essiac Tea.

Dr. Whitaker has over twenty year experience. He has written five major Health Books: Reversing Heart Disease, Reversing Diabetes, Reversing Health Risks, A guide to Natural Healing, and Is Heart Surgery Necessary? Dr. Whitaker directs the Whitaker Wellness Institute in New Port Beach California, which has treated thousands of patients. Should you desire information about subscribing to his News Letter, call 1-800-539-8219

I highly recommend the newsletter to anyone who has a serious illness and wishes to become more knowledgeable about the complete range of healing modalities, which are available. He also proscribes a 7-step 30-day wellness program "that will turn your life around.

Random Quotes From Rene Caisse
" Though I worked each day from 9 am to 9 pm my work was so absorbing there was no sense of fatigue. My waiting room was a place of happiness where people exchanged their experiences and shared their hope. After a few treatments, patients seemed to throw off their depression, fear, and distress. Their outlook became optimistic and as their pain decreased, they became happy and talkative."

" I could see the changes in some of the patients. A number of them, presented to me by their doctors after everything known to medical science had been tried and failed, being literally carried into my clinic for their first treatment. To later see these same people walk in on their own, after only 5 or 6 treatments, more then repaid me for all my endeavors. I help thousands of such people. Some weeks I would have five or six hundred patients. I offered the treatment at no charge."

" Most importantly, and this is verified in animal tests conducted as the Brusch Medical Center and other laboratories, it was discovered that one of the most dramatic effects of taking this remedy was its affinity for drawing of the cancer cells, which had spread, bag to the original site at which point the tumor would first harden, then soften until it vanished altogether. In other cases, the tumor would decrease in size to where it could be surgically removes with minimal complications"

Disclaimer
We are not permitted, nor do we, on this web site make any claims the Rene Caisee'e herbal formula will cure any disease. We only gathered together in this easy to ready Web site all of the already published information that is available to the general public about Rene's herbal remedy so that you can better make informed decisions. The documents, which we used to compile the web site, are listed below. Consult your physician before using Rene Caisse's Herbal remedy.

Bibliography & Reading list
The calling of an angel by Dr. Gary Glum 1988. Silent publishing, PO Box 80098, Los Angeles CA 90080

The Medicine Man's Gift by Caitlin Grieve. Available for $12.00 post paid from Canadian Heritage books and manuals, 6-2400 Dundas St. west, Suite 248, Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2R8, Canada

The Essence of Essiac By Sheila Snow 1993

Essiac: Nature's Cure of Cancer: An interview with Dr. Gary Glum by Elisabeth Robinson, Wilffire Magazine Volume 6 Number 1

Cancer Therapy by Ralph W. Moss, Ph. D. 1992, Equinox Press, 331 W. 57th St. Suite 286 New York NY 10019

Health and Healing Newsletter by Julian Whitaker, Philips Publishing 7811 Montrose Rd., Potomac Md 20854

We do sell essiac as do many other websites. Ours is 4oz bag for $5.50