Essiac TheEssiacManual
Essiac TheEssiacManual
ESSIAC
MANUAL
This booklet is based upon the research and documentation of Sheila Essiac is a pleasant-tasting four-herb tea that was developed from a
Snow and Mali Klein. Sheila Snow knew and worked with Rene native American cancer remedy by Canadian nurse Rene Caisse
[pronounced “Reen Case”]. The original, native formula consisted of
Caisse personally from 1974 to 1977 and she even helped provide
eight herbs but Nurse Caisse never revealed the identity of all eight
herbs for Rene Caisse. Sheila Snow spent 27 years of her life herbs. Rene Caisse tested the tea on mice and used it on cancer
assembling an impressive Essiac archive collection that she passed on patients in her Cancer Clinic in Bracebridge, Ontario under the
to Mali Klein. For a comprehensive, well-researched handbook on the direction of medical doctors. After fifty years of testing various herbal
proper use of Essiac treatments read THE ESSIAC BOOK by Mali combinations Nurse Caisse modified the original native formula and
Klein. A more comprehensive update to this book has been published: eventually reduced it to a decoction of the following four herbs: cut
THE COMPLETE ESSIAC ESSENTIALS (2010). The following burdock root (Arctium lappa), sheep sorrel powder - root included
(Rumex acetosella), slippery elm bark powder (Ulmus rubra/fulva) and
information is footnoted to give credit to Sheila Snow and Mali Klein
turkey rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum). This formula was confirmed
and to dispel much of the disinformation about Essiac Tea. According and entered into the public domain when Rene Caisse's best friend,
to their research it is very important to use Essiac Tea properly and to Mary McPherson, recorded an affidavit in Bracebridge in 1994. Rene
use the same formula that Rene Caisse used, which included sheep Caisse called her tea “Essiac”--her surname spelled backwards. Unlike
sorrel roots. This condensed, easy-to-use manual was created Chinese green or black tea, Essiac tea does not contain caffeine.
primarily as a free informational service of HealthFreedom.info for
health care professionals and their patients. Were Rene Caisse's Essiac treatments effective?
*All Rights Reserved. The ESSIAC MANUAL is intended for use by Rene Caisse operated her cancer clinic under the supervision and
observation of a number of doctors. Based on what those doctors saw
naturopaths, natural healing professionals and their patients. The
with their own eyes, eight of them signed a petition to the Department
ESSIAC MANUAL may be reproduced and distributed only under the of National Health and Welfare at Ottawa, asking that Nurse Caisse be
following conditions: 1) that it be free of charge; 2) that it be given facilities to do independent research on her discovery. Their
reproduced in its entirety without any alteration whatsoever; 3) that it petition, dated at Toronto on October 27, 1926, read as follows:
not be used to promote or sell a specific Essiac product unless
permission is granted by the [email protected] 4) that To Whom It May Concern: "We the undersigned believe that the
anyone wishing to post it on a website must first obtain permission 'Treatment for Cancer' given by Nurse R.M. Caisse can do no harm
and that it relieves pain, will reduce the enlargement and will prolong
from the webmaster at HealthFreedom.info
life in hopeless cases. To the best of our knowledge, she has not been
given a case to treat until everything in medical and surgical science
has been tried without effect and even then she was able to show
remarkable beneficial results on those cases at that late stage.”[8]
Reprinted by permission
www.Essiac-Tea.org
Rene Caisse stated: “After a few treatments, patients seemed to throw “In the past, Rene Caisse treated a variety of cancerous conditions,
off their depression, fear and distress. Their outlook became optimistic most of them considered beyond all medical help. Diagnoses then
and as pain decreased, they became happy and talkative. I can were usually confirmed by clinical examinations, X-rays and
truthfully say that I have in many cases been able to stay the disease sometimes with a biopsy. Her case histories revealed favorable results
and in some really bad cases, prolong life. In practically all cases, pain in the treatment of all types of facial and head cancers; those of every
and suffering were alleviated so that the patient was not compelled to internal organ, including the liver and pancreas, two of the most
resort to opiates or narcotics in increasing doses, as usually is the case. difficult to arrest; cancers of the male and female organs, lymph glands
My decoction is a non-toxic drink made from herbs which are of and others. All patients treated by the nurse improved and many
definite benefit for cancer.”[2] completely healed. These improvements were not limited to cancer
cases exclusively. Cysts, fibroid tumors, chronic mastitis and ulcers
Rene Caisse devoted over fifty years of her life to treating hundreds of similarly responded to her therapy. Today's cancers treated
cancer patients with Essiac. So effective were her treatments that in successfully with this remedy include those already mentioned, as well
1938 her supporters gathered 55,000 signatures for a petition to allow as tumors of the brain, bone, eye, ovaries, salivary glands, tonsils and
Rene Caisse to continue treating cancer patients. A bill was introduced even leukemia.”[2]
in the Ontario legislature to (allegedly) “authorize Rene Caisse to
practice medicine in the Province of Ontario in the treatment of cancer Why is it important to include Sheep Sorrel roots
and conditions therein”. Due to the machinations of the medical in Essiac tea?
establishment, the bill failed to pass by just three votes.
The secret ingredient in Essiac tea was discovered by Sheila Snow
What kinds of cancers did Essiac treatments help? who obtained letters from Dr. Chester Stock of Memorial Sloan-
Kettering Cancer Center. The following quotes came from these letters
"At least eighteen different types of cancers from the Bracebridge case written by Rene Caisse to Dr. Stock regarding sheep sorrel solution for
histories are on record as having been successfully treated with the tea. testing on mice. Here is what Rene Caisse stated regarding the
This includes cancers of: the breast, cheek, kidney, pancreas, stomach, importance of using the whole sheep sorrel plant, including the roots:
bladder, esophagus, jaw, penis, uterus, cervix, ear, lip, prostate, bowel, “The reason I offered to send you more material was because I know
chin, nose, rectum. Many of the cancers successfully treated since you cannot get the entire plant. You can buy the crushed leaves but
1977 are included in the list of early case histories. Others reported are they are no good alone. I found this out when I needed so much, when
cancer of: the brain, tonsils, bone, ovaries, eye, salivary gland as well treating three to six hundred people afflicted with cancer every week
as lymphatic leukemia and lymphoma.”[4] for eight and a half years. I do know that the whole plant is needed.”[1]
“Essiac's primary function appears to boost the immune system and “I am very shocked at the way your people are using the materials I
stimulate feelings of well-being in whoever is using the tea, as well as sent you. The way they are preparing it for injections is an absolute
possibly providing some general remedial value in treating cancerous waste. They might as well inject sterile water....They are just using
conditions. Considering this, Essiac may have some beneficial effect leaves and stems, leaving out the roots. They are a part of Essiac.”[1]
on any cancer, both primary and metastatic, depending on the
individual person.”[5]
How does Essiac Tea work on cancer? the operation for a period of three months; then there would be no
recurrence of the tumor. In the case of breast cancers, the primary
In May of 1974 Rene Caisse wrote the following words to Dr. Chester growth will usually invade the mammary gland of the opposite breast
Stock: "It took years to find out the one herb that actually worked on or the auxilla (armpit), or both. My treatment, I found, reduced the
the growth itself [i.e., Sheep Sorrel]. The other herbs I used to purify secondary growth into the primary mass, enlarging it for a time. When
the blood and throw off any infection by the malignant growth as it it became localized, it was encapsulated and could then be removed
regressed."[1] without danger of recurrence. In one instance, a patient with breast
cancer was instructed by her doctor to have six Essiac treatments
"The research showed Sheep Sorrel, the most acidic ingredient at pH before undergoing surgery. After the fifth treatment, however, the
4.5, to be the one herb that had a direct destructive effect on cancerous cancer disappeared, with no recurrence."[2]
cells. All the initial experiments were carried out on laboratory mice:
"We found that on mice inoculated with human carcinoma, the growth The following reactions may occur as a result of
regressed until it was no longer invading living tissue after nine days treating cancer with the Essiac formula:
of Essiac experiments."[1]
a) swelling--occurs when metastasized cells gather into the primary
tumor.
Rene Caisse described this process in detail in the following three
paragraphs:
b) cottage cheese effect--resembling curds and clear liquid, occurs as
the cancer breaks up and discharges from either the body orifices or
"Most importantly, and this was verified in animal tests conducted at
from localized cysts or swellings. A jelly-like substance can also be
the Brusch Medical Center and other laboratories, it was discovered
discharged or coughed up from the lungs.
that one of the most dramatic effects of taking this remedy was its
affinity for drawing all the cancer cells which had spread back to the
c) more frequent passing of urine/defecation and other inexplicable
original site at which point the tumor would first harden, then later it
discharges--occurring as the body detoxifies. If the symptoms are
would soften, until it vanished altogether or more realistically, the
severe, with related nausea and pain, stop taking the formula for a few
tumor would decrease in size to where it could then be surgically
days until all the symptoms have subsided. When you start drinking it
removed with minimal complications." [2]
again, take half an ounce every other day, gradually resuming the
original dosage. Remember that all diseases have a life cycle and a
"In certain cases and at certain stages of the disease, the cancer would
rhythm of their own, so follow your own judgment according to what
act as if it were 'coming to a head', similar to an abscess. It would then
your body is telling you about the dosage it needs.
break down and slough away. These people all reported that when the
mass breaks, it isn't like pus but like a cottage cheese substance that
d) aching 'on site' and headaches, linked to the detoxification process,
comes away. Still other types will enlarge until the mass is localized,
have been noted as sometimes occurring when taking Essiac after
then loosen and reduce in size until there is nothing left, having been
surgery. Treat as described above (c) and drink more water to flush out
absorbed into and carried off by the blood stream and body waste." [2]
toxins from the body.
"I found also that no matter where the malignancy may be in the
e) fever or chills--sometimes occurring when the Essiac starts working
human body, surgery would be much more successful after six to eight
directly on the cancerous cells.[4]
treatments of Essiac, followed by further treatments once a week after
How to Make Essiac Tea 5. Allow the tea to sit covered and undisturbed for several minutes so
that the herbs will settle to the bottom of the pot.
The following Essiac tea instructions have been simplified as much as
possible to save time and make it easier for people new to Essiac to 6. Place funnel and strainer (sieve) on top of preheated canning jars. (If
make the tea. The supplies for making Essiac tea can usually be found you don’t have a funnel and strainer, you can use a glass measuring
in your local hardware or grocery store in the canning supplies section cup to pour the tea into the jars.)
Do not use any aluminum utensils as aluminum can react with Essiac
tea. 7. Carefully pour off (decant) the liquid from the pot into the canning
jars to keep most of the sediment out. Screw the lids on, allow to cool
Supplies Needed: Enameled or stainless steel pot with lid. Canning and refrigerate. The sediment can be used for poultices or discarded.
jars, lids & rings. Strainer (sieve) and funnel or a glass measuring cup. Some sediment at the bottom of your jar(s) is quite usual and
acceptable. Do not filter the tea before bottling.
The following recipe is for making one gallon of tea using 1/2 cup
(2 oz) of Essiac tea herbs. If you are making Essiac tea for one person, NOTE: Discard Essiac tea if it tastes sour or when white mold appears
then consider making a smaller amount with the suggested floating on the surface. Essiac herbs and tea are light and heat sensitive
measurements below. Since Essiac tea is perishable and will so it is important to store the dry herbs in a cool, dark place and the
eventually spoil in the refrigerator, it is best to make just enough prepared Essiac tea in the refrigerator.
Essiac tea to last about two weeks. You can increase the shelf life of
Essiac tea by sterilizing all utensils, jars, rings, lids, etc. in a boiling Recommended Dosage for Essiac Tea
water bath for at least 15 minutes. However, making Essiac tea in
smaller batches allows one to skip the sterilization process while also Note: The following information applies just to people who are using
drinking the tea before it spoils. Essiac tea as a treatment for cancer and not necessarily for other
ailments or general health purposes.
1. Pour one gallon of filtered or distilled water into pot and bring to a
boil. (Optional: Add extra water to compensate for water boiling off “Remember that all diseases have a life cycle and a rhythm of their
and water absorption of herbs.) own, so follow your own judgment according to what your body is
telling you about the dosage it needs.”[4]
2. Add 1/2 cup of dried Essiac tea herbs (2 oz. packet) to boiling
water, turn burner to medium-low, and cook for 10 minutes. To make According to Sheila Snow and Mali Klein's research, when the doctors
a two-quart batch use one half of the packet, i.e., ¼ cup of herbs, and connected with the Resperin Corporation, they started working with
for 1 quart, use 2 Tablespoons of herbs. Essiac. Rene began to advise the dose of one fluid ounce diluted in two
ounces of warm water before going to bed.[4] Depending on the exact
3. Allow the pot of tea to sit covered, in a temperature of 70 degrees or nature and severity of your condition, you may have to consider taking
cooler for 8 to 10 hours, or overnight. Essiac at this dosage level for a period of up to two years, with 'resting'
intervals of perhaps one week off in every four in order to stimulate
4. Reheat the tea in the covered pot until steaming hot, but do not boil maximum efficacy of the tea. “It is our experience that the body seems
it twice. to resist Essiac at higher doses. Rene Caisse considered high doses a
complete waste of the remedy and risked the possibility of stimulating though they were gathering back the cancerous cells that had
over-detoxification crises.”[5] metastasized. When that happened, she either gave lighter doses or
stopped treatment altogether for a time, to prevent a vital organ from
“Dosage as a remedy for cancer: Drink 1 fluid ounce/30ml Essiac once becoming blocked. It all depended on the nature and position of the
daily, diluted with 2 fluid ounces/60ml of hot water. This should be tumor. For example, primary brain tumors rarely metastasize and we
sipped (like any hot tea), preferably before bedtime and at least two have had no reports of this type of swelling when taking Essiac in
hours after eating. Food should not be eaten within one hour of these cases.
drinking the tea.”[3]
Children and Animals can also Benefit from
“It is very important to use the dosage as recommended, which was
Drinking Essiac Tea
based on more than 54 years experience. Rene was very concerned
about this, which is why she personally administered the dose to her
For pets and children, the dosage for Essiac tea should be reduced
patients. The herbs are very potent, and in particular, Sheep Sorrel can
proportionally depending on body weight. There is not a lot of reliable
have the effect of enlarging the tumor too quickly, so that it may burst,
information available regarding Essiac dosages for children because
or a vital organ may be blocked because of its increase in size.
Rene Caisse mostly treated adults. The following quote from ESSIAC
Sometimes the tumors will soften, dissolve into small pieces and be
ESSENTIALS (p. 46) is helpful:
eliminated through the bowel or the urinary tract. Cancer growths in
the breast have been known to become encapsulated within six weeks “It is difficult to offer specific advice about giving Essiac to children.
to three months, and can then be removed surgically with little danger However, the following case history could act as a guideline.
of metastasizing in the future. Cancers of the esophagus have also “The parents of a three-year-old girl with an inoperable brain tumor
become encapsulated and removed cleanly and safely by surgery.”[3] used Essiac successfully, employing careful observation and familial
empathy to decide on the correct dosage for their daughter's condition.
“In the first years of my research I found that some people experience “Two months after diagnosis in 1977 they began by giving her four
nausea and vomiting when the decoction is too strong, even after it has teaspoons of the diluted decoction daily. One month later her white
been diluted with twice the volume of water….I started working with a blood cell count was down to 3300 from 4000 and her condition was
useful ‘middle way’ ratio, using 10 g. mixed herbs to 1 litre of water, improving. They tried reducing the dosage to three teaspoons four
which translates to one fluid ounce measure of the dried herbs to 35 months after diagnosis, but her condition did not respond well and she
fluid ounces of water….This ratio has worked very well in application, was back on four teaspoons, rising briefly to five for a couple of weeks
with no adverse side effects, and is well tolerated over a long period of the following month. Seven months after diagnosis, she had put on 2
time with occasional rest periods and the option of doubling the dose lbs in weight and was doing well on four teaspoons daily, reducing to
when necessary.” [6] three teaspoons by the eighth month.
“Ten months after diagnosis she was back to four teaspoons daily after
“Depending on special circumstances, very occasionally in her later a slight deterioration in her condition which adjusted after she had
years, she would sometimes advise an initial dose of one fluid ounce been taking the higher dose for two weeks. She remained on the four
twice daily for the first five, ten or (rarely) thirty days before reducing teaspoons daily for the next twenty-two months until her parents felt
to one fluid ounce a day. Rene was always very particular about this her condition had stabilized sufficiently to reduce the dose back to
because she was aware that sometimes, when patients first began three teaspoons daily. Four years and three months after diagnosis she
taking the Essiac formula, their tumors might enlarge suddenly as was taking one tablespoon of Essiac every morning. Seven months
later she was taking one tablespoon every other day. She has made a Is Essiac Tea a Drug?
remarkable recovery, thanks not only to Essiac but to her parents' love
and willingness to observe and follow their intuitive responses to her Some people have referred to Essiac tea as a drug. However, Essiac is
needs.” not a drug. Essiac is a traditional, non-toxic tea. Essiac does not
disable or kill people like FDA-approved pharmaceutical drugs do.
Animal dosages Also, many people drink Essiac tea simply because it is a pleasant-
tasting beverage. It contains no caffeine. Essiac is food. Eating food
Animals respond very well to Essiac tea administered orally. The and drinking tea is a human right. No government agency has the right
concentrated tea can be administered either in drinking water or to interfere with that right.
directly down the throat, using a plastic syringe.
“During a two-year judicial trial in Hull, Quebec, at which Sheila
Dosage levels are assessed according to the weight of the animal. A [Snow] testified, a company manufacturing a decoction using the same
cat weighing 10 lbs/4.5 kg can be treated with 2 ml of the tea diluted in herbs as those in the Essiac recipe was cited for advertising its product
2 ml tepid water once daily. A dog weighing 100 lbs/45 kg will need as a cure for cancer without applying for a Drug Identification number.
the standard 30 ml dose daily. The resulting adjudication classified the product as a food, not a drug.
One of the defense attorneys presented the court with the following
30 ml = 1 fluid ounce definitions:
2 ml = about 1/2 teaspoon
Food: A natural substance or combination of bio-organic substances
For more information about Essiac tea, read the four books cited in the containing nutrients or nutritive products to:
following references. Most of these books are out-of-print but used * maintain and support living tissues
copies can be found on the internet. However, THE COMPLETE * permit the regeneration of living cells
ESSIAC ESSENTIALS by Sheila Snow & Mali Klein is still in print. * supply energy for the physiological equilibrium within an organism
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“The doctor of the future will give no
medicine, but will interest his patients in
the care of the human frame, in diet, and
in the cause and prevention of disease.”
~Thomas Edison