Here is the recipe:
Dry ingredients:
(1) 24 oz. of burdock root. This is equivalent
to 6½ (six and a half) kitchen measuring cups, full
of the cut root piece or 24 oz. of the dry powdered
herb.
(2) 16 oz. of powdered sheep sorrel.
(3) 1 oz. of powdered Turkey rhubarb root.
(4) 4 oz. of powdered slippery elm bark.
Supplies needed:
• Two 3-gallon (or larger) pots with lids. They
should either be stainless steel or enameled blued
canner pots. Never use aluminum as a container
for anything you may later put into your body!
• Fine-mesh strainer (stainless steel).
• Funnel (stainless steel or plastic).
• Spatula (stainless steel).
• Twelve or more 16-oz. sterilized amber glass
bottles with airtight caps (not the childproof type;
these are not airtight). Clear-glass mason jars can
be used, if they are stored on a dark shelf.
• Measuring cup (pyrex).
• Kitchen scale (it must have ounce measurements).
Advance preparation:
(1) Sterilize the bottles and caps, which the
herbal liquid will later be stored in. Bottle caps
must be washed and rinsed thoroughly, and may
be cleaned with a 3% solution of food grade hydrogen
peroxide in water.
(2) To make the 3% solution: Mix 1 oz. of 35%
food grade hydrogen peroxide with 11 oz. of distilled
water. Place in a pot and let the jars and lids
soak in it for 5 minutes; then rinse and dry. If the
food grade hydrogen perioxide is not available, use
½ teaspoon of Chlorox to 1 gallon of distilled water.
Preparing the herbs:
(1) Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly. You can
best do this by placing the herbs in a plastic bag
and vigorously shaking it. Any clean household
bag will suffice.
(2) Put the 2 gallons of distilled water into the
large pot, cover it with the lid, and bring it to a
rolling boil. Continue the boil for a couple minutes.
(3) Stir in 1 cup of the dry ingredients. Replace
the lid and continue boiling for 10 minutes.
(4) During the waiting period, store the remainder
of the herbs in a cool, dark place. The
herbs are light sensitive.
(5) Turn off the fire, but do not remove the
herbs. The steeping process has begun (during
which the herbs remain in the hot water). Scrape
down the sides of the pot with a spatula, stir the
mixture thoroughly, replace the lid.
(6) The pot should remain closed for 12 hours.
Then turn the stove to the highest setting and heat
almost to a boil—but do not let it begin boiling!
This will take about 20 minutes. The steeping out
of the active ingredients (from the herb into the
water) is now completed.
(7) Turn off the stove. Strain the liquid into
the second 3-gallon (or larger) pot. Clean the first
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pot and strainer.
(8) Do the second straining: Strain the filtered
liquid back into the first pot, using the strainer
and a clean cotten cloth across the mouth of the
strainer.
(9) Use the funnel to immediately pour the
hot liquid into sterilized bottles, being careful to
tighten the caps securely. Allow the bottles to cool.
Then tighten the caps again.
(10) If possible, store in a cool place until
opened. Upon opening a jar, keep refrigerated, but
not frozen.
(11) Essiac contains no preservatives so, if
mold forms in a bottle, immediately discard the
contents.
(12) Sediment on the bottom of the jars is from
the herbs and is normal.
Directions for use:
Essiac is easy to take and does not taste bad.
Brew the tea and store it in bottles in the refrigerator.
Drink it at least one hour before mealtime.
(1) If you have cancer, drink two fluid ounces
three times a day. Do this for at least 12 consecutive
weeks, without interruption.
(2) If you have diabetes, drink two ounces twice
a day.
(3) For general health maintenance, drink two
two-ounce cups twice a day for two weeks, then
one a day thereafter.
Directions for normal use:
(1) Shake the bottle of Essiac.
(2) Take 4 tablespoons (2 oz.) twice a day. It
can be taken cold or heated slightly (do not microwave).
(3) Take it in the morning upon arising. One
hour before eating is best.
(4) Take it again at bedtime on an empty stomach,
at least 2 hours after eating.
(5) In severe cases, also take 2 oz. before the
noon meal.
If you have severe stomach problems, dilute
Essiac with an equal amount of distilled water.
Directions for use as a preventive:
(1) Shake the bottle of Essiac.
(2) Take 4 tablespoons (2 oz.). It can be taken
cold or heated slightly (do not microwave).
(3) Take it at bedtime on an empty stomach,
at least 2 hours after eating.
2 – THE IMPROVED ESSIAC FORMULA
As agreed upon by Dr. Charles Brusch, Elaine
Alexander, and Thomas Greither, the complete
herbal compound, as formulated by Caisse and
improved on by Brusch, is today marketed by Flora
under the brand name, Flor•Essence; they are
both in ready-to-take liquid form and formulated
dry herbs for home steeping. It is sold simply as
an herbal cleansing tea. No other physiological
claims are made for it. The herbs are said to have
been grown under entirely organic conditions.
The proportions of the formula remain a
closely guarded secret, but the full list of herbs in
the improved Flor•Essence product is known. Any
physician or researcher who administered the
herbs over a period of time could ascertain the
ideal proportion of the eight herbs.
These herbs are as follows:
The original four herbs—The original four
herbs, as given by the Objibwa Indian doctor,
have been listed above. They are sheep sorrel,
burdock root, slippery elm bark, rhubarb root
(also called Turkey rhubarb root). These four
herbs have been discussed at length in the
preceeding two pages, and will be discussed in
even more detail later in this book (Part Five:
Herbal Preparations).
The additional four herbs—Working closely
with a Kansas herbalist, Dr. Brusch found that the
addition of certain other herbs “potentiated” (improved)
the successful outcome of administering
Essiac to cancer patients. We do not know what
the proportions of these four additional herbs
were, but the context of all the discussion about
Brusch’s findings would indicate the basic four
herbs were probably in the largest proportion.
Here are these additional four herbs: watercress,
blessed thistle, red clover, and kelp. Here
is a brief overview of each of them:
Watercress is called a “light herbal tonic,”
which not only tones up the system but also provides
some nourishment. It aids in rebuilding and
retoning the body. It is said to be an excellent blood
tonic and purifier, and richer in iodine than most
plants found within the continent. For this reason,
it improves the action of the thyroid.
Blessed Thistle improves digestion and circulation
and strengthens the heart. It is useful for
all liver, lung, and kidney problems, and strengthens
the brain and memory. Blessed thistle should
not be taken alone or in large amounts during pregnancy.
Red clover is an excellent blood purifier when
used alone or in combination with other blood purifiers
(such as yellow dock, dandelion root, sassafras,
etc.). For many years it has been known as
a powerful cancer remedy. Only the tops (blossoms)
are used.
Kelp is the fourth of Dr. Brusch’s “potentiators.”
Kelp is a general term for seaweed. Nutritionists
recognize that California kelp may be good
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as fertilizer, to help plants grow; but it is not a
good nutritional supplement. The ideal is Nova
Scotia Dulse or Norwegian Kelp. Both are rich in
trace minerals, especially iodine. It would be well
to include either of these in the diet everyday. The
present writer has done so for years.
If you wish to have Dr. Brusch’s exact proportions
of these eight Essiac herbs, you will need to
obtain Flor•Essence, in either the liquid or dry
herb form.
ADDRESSES:
Researchers will appreciate the fact that, regardless
of where they may live, if Flor•Essence
is not available at local health-food stores, here
are some addresses which might be helpful in
locating Flor•Essence:
Flora Manufacturing Company is headquartered
in Burnaby, a suburb of Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada.
Salus Haus is the international headquarters,
and is located in Munich, Germany.
Here are three addresses in the United States:
P.A.H. Products, P.O. Box 2665, Mission, KS
66201 / 800-318-2666.
Sawnson Products, P.O. Box 2803, Fargo, ND
58102 / 701-277-1662.
L&H Vitamins, 37-10 Crescent St., Long Island
City, NY 11101 / 718-937-7400.
The above addresses are for the improved
eight-herb formula. Here is an address for the
earlier four-herb formula:
Caisse’s Herbal Tea, obtainable from Camas
Prairie Products, Trout Lake, WA 98650. It contains
organic burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery
elm bark, and turkey rhubarb.
STATEMENT BY RENE CAISSE
The following statement by this dedicated
nurse summarizes her observations after giving
Essiac to cancer sufferers for many years. We especially
include it because it describes the manner
in which spreading cancer will frequently return
to the original tumor, which will then harden
and grow smaller.
“My treatment is nontoxic herbs. It goes to the
seat of the trouble no matter where it is whether
internal or on the surface, and gives healthy cells
the strength to resist the demands of the malignant
cells for the substance upon which the malignancy
thrives, thus causing a recession of the malignant
cells from the healthy cells, which have
become stronger.
“I can truthfully say that I have in many cases
been able to stay the disease (cancer) and in some
really bad cases prolong life. In practically all cases,
pain and suffering were alleviated so that the patient
was not compelled to resort to opiates or narcotics
in increasing doses, as usually is the case.
My decoction is increasing doses, as usually is the
case. My decoction is a nontoxic drink made from
herbs which are of definite benefit for cancer.
“I have felt that once the cancer becomes active,
traveling as it does along the line of least resistance
. . insidiously, on its relentless course, any
destructive agency applied to the human body can
only do more harm (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery).
“I have found that no matter where the malignancy
may be in the human body, surgery would
be much more successful after the treatment of
my herbal remedy, followed by continued treatment
over a period of time; then there would be no recurrence
of the tumor. In the case of breast cancer,
the primary growth will usually invade the mammary
gland of the opposite breast or the auxilla
(armpit), or both. My treatment, I found, reduces
the secondary growth into the primary mass, enlarging
it for a time. When it became localized, it
was encapsulated and could then be removed without
danger of recurrence. In one instance, a patient
with breast cancer was instructed by her doctor
to take my treatment before undergoing surgery;
however after a brief treatment the cancer
had completely disappeared, with no recurrence.
“Most importantly, and this was verified in animal
tests conducted at 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 all the cancer cells,
which had spread, back to the original sight, at
which point the tumor would first harden, then
later it would soften until it vanished altogether or,
more realistically, the tumor would decrease in size
to where it could then be surgically removed with
minimum complications.
“In certain cases and at certain stages of the disease,
the cancer would act as if it were ‘coming to a
head,’ similar to an abscess. It would then break
down and slough away. These people all reported
that when the mass breaks, it isn’t like puss but
like a cottage cheese substance that comes away.
Still other types will enlarge until the mass is localized,
then loosen and reduce in size until there
is nothing left, having been absorbed into and carried
off by the blood stream and body waste.
“Other observations I’ve made over my years of
practice: The treatment allowed patients to sleep
in greater comfort than they had in the past, and
the increased appetite and weight, diminished pain,
decreased tumor size, and longer life span were
all attested to by doctors in attendance. Dr. Banting,
who examined case after case, was especially impressed
with the effect of the treatment on the pancreas
and possibly other sluggish glands which it
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seemed to restore to activity. Other doctors who
examined my patients discovered the treatment had
a special effect on the liver. After taking blood
counts they found hemoglobin and white cell platelets
had returned to normal.
“My treatment, given to people in health, is helpful
in that it is a blood purifier and will do its work
before there is any chance of the malignant cells
invading the body.”—Undated statement by Rene
Caisse.
An increasing number of alternative cancer
therapists are leaning toward the conclusion that,
when the level of toxins in the body becomes
too high, cancer begins to grow in order to protect
the body from death. The cancerous tumor
actually filters the toxins out of the blood; but,
as soon as the tumor is removed, the toxins
come back because the cause of the poisoning
has not changed.
The solution is to increase the general nutrition,
stop putting those toxins into the body, and
set to work, systematically, to rid the body of the
toxins it has. The Gerson therapy is ideally suited
to this task.
