essiac FAQs

from essiac-tea-herbal-remedies.com:

“What is essiac?”

Essiac is an herbal formula tea made from eight powdered herbs - Turkey Rhubarb, Sheep Sorrel, Slippery Elm Bark, Burdock, Watercress, Kelp, Red Clover, and Blessed Thistle. The herbs are harvested, powdered, and mixed according to the Rene Caisse formula given to Dr Charles Brusch and passed on to the Paulhus family. The powdered mix is then decocted into a "tea" and consumed daily.

“Is essiac safe for me to use?”

Unlike most traditional cancer treatments, the current information on essiac has shown no known side-effects. Sometimes, when people first take it they experience mild nausea or slight diarrhea. This is mostly due to the body being somewhat detoxified upon initial use of essiac. Generally, the nausea can be relieved by simply reducing the dosage until the feeling disappears. The essiac dosage may then be gradually increased as tolerated.

Our essiac blend is manufactured solely from organic, pesticide-free herbs, and is mixed just before it’s shipped, to provide the high potency and freshness. Our formula contains no chemicals or additives The herbs are carefully measured and mixed, to ensure each and every batch is of consistent strength and quality.

Although evidence of essiac's effectiveness is not proven by FDA clinical tests (as it is a dietary supplement, not a drug), many people believe it has helped them improve their health and quality of life.

“Why would I want to take essiac?”

Most people take essiac (in an aggressive dose) as an alternative (complementary or supplementary) treatment to conventional cancer treatment. Some take it because they have studied the available information on essiac, and believe it reduces the side effects of chemotherapy or radiation. The decision on whether to combine essiac use with traditional treatments is up to each individual. There is no evidence that essiac interferes with other pharmaceutical or natural treatments. In many cases, essiac seems to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and can complement other natural remedies. Please inform your health care provider if you decide to use essiac (or anything else) as a supplemental treatment.

Some people mainly take essiac (in a maintenance dose) as a daily supplement to promote general overall well-being, or as a preventive measure against many forms of disease, possibly due to its immune system-enhancing properties. Many people administer essiac to their pets, believing it reduces the agony of arthritis and extends the life (and improves the quality of life) of pets with terminal cancer. See our "Pets" page for more details.


“Isn’t all essiac the same?”

Although many of the formulas that claim to be "essiac" are similar, they are NOT all the same. False claims and misleading information on essiac about which is the "true/original" formula, and wildly different pricing and packaging structures, have made it hard for consumers to know what they are buying.

Also, products called “essiac” in the following forms are not believed to be effective:

*Pills or capsules

*Tea bags

*Pre-brewed and bottled liquids

*Four-herb formulas

We only sell the original eight-herb formula tested by Dr. Brusch in his Boston clinic, after he was given this recipe by Rene M. Caisse. We believe this is the most effective formula available today, and our manufacturer has had great success with this formula over the past fourteen years.

Please call John at 919-357-5359 if you have any questions not answered here or need more information on essiac, whether it is ordering, brewing, or using.