Essiac is available under the name Maskekiwapwe (a native term for herbal tea) from Shawnee Moon Herbaceuticals in a tincture form. Other tinctures for cancer are Immunoboost and TOF.
From 1922 until her death in 1978, Rene Caisse; a nurse in Ontario, Canada;
treated hundreds of cases of terminal cancer with a herbal formula she had
gotten from an Annishanabek (Ojibway/Chippewa) herb doctor. She named this
formula Essiac. Administered both orally and by injection, Rene treated
many forms of cancer. Where there was damage to life support organs, the
patient died, but lived without pain until the end. In patients free of
damage to life support organs, these were cured and lived 35-45 years longer.
The results of this herbal cure could not be dismissed by the Canadian Government,
and in 1938, Essiac came within three votes of being legalized as a remedy
for terminal cancer. The book Calling of an Angel by Dr. Gary L. Glum recounts
Rene Caisse's courageous struggle to restore health to hundreds of cancer
patients despite the difficulties the Canadian Ministry of Health &
Welfare put on her and her work. This same ministry burned all of Caisse's
records (40 years of clinical data) when she died. Cancer is considered
the second largest revenue producing business in the world, next to petrochemicals,
and should a cure be found, a lot of businesses would be hurt financially.
The Brusch Clinic in Mass. worked with Rene Caisse from 1959 until 1962.
In the words of Dr. Charles A. Brusch (personal physician to the late Pres.
John F. Kennedy) "Essiac is a cure for cancer, period. All studies
done at laboratories in the United States and Canada support this conclusion."
The United States government is reported to have issued to Dr. Brusch the
option of enduring a 'gag order' or permanent residence in a military hospital.
Dr. Brusch's Essiac studies have not been heard of since.
The Essiac formula that did find it's way to parts of the general public
in the U.S. in recent years, came to us through a patient and friend of
Rene Caisse. This person offered the formula and information on Ms. Caisse
to Dr. Glum. Although the formula is "out" and being used in many
parts of the world, some herbal companies are offering a premixed powdered
formula in which yellow or curly dock is being substituted for one of the
herbs (sheep's sorrel) of the original Essiac formula. This substitutions
renders the cure useless. It seems that money speaks louder that morality
everywhere, for when Dr. Glum published Rene's story at his own expense,
the IRS hit him with a half a million dollars in tax liens and told him
"You know this has got nothing to do with taxes. It's all about cancer."
and confiscated the books.
Because herbs (at this time) do not fall under the jurisdiction of the AMA
or FDA, this cure for cancer, which you can use in the privacy of your own
home, will not bring in revenues to those in places of power and authority.
Instead of being a victim to your doctor's wishes, knowledge or a lack thereof;
with herbal remedies, you make your own choices. This is not to advocate
the end of allopathic medicine as we know it, but to suggest there are other
options. The interest that the AMA, FDA and pharmaceutical companies do
have in exerting authority over this herbal cure, is to the extent to whom
the patent goes for the formula and who to sue in the case of a wrongful
death. Here the insurance companies would get involved and the cost for
the remedy would sky rocket.
Rene Caisse administered her formula at no cost to patients. The criteria
under which patients were allowed to seek Rene's help were that 1. they
must terminally ill and given up as hopeless by their personal physician,
2. and this was to be certified by a pathology report, and 3. Rene could
not charge for any of her services. For thirty-five years Ms. Caisse carried
out her work, and in spite of the effort of federal governments, we can
still reap the benefits of it.
An all herbal support therapy for use when symptoms of a depressed
immune system are present; especially in cases of cancer, HIV and AIDS.
Contians:
Peony Root- induces production of interleukin 1 & 2 (1),
acts as a liver tonic and blood purifier (5).
Gotu Kola- decreases fatigue, stimulates hair & nail growth,
acts as a liver and heart tonic (2), aimproves brain function (7), increases
alertness, purifies blood, fights tuberculosis (6).
Chrysanthemum- anti-inflammitory, counteracts pneumonia (5).
Astragalus- increases energy, tonic for spleen, kidney, lungs, and
blood (5), Immunomodulator (4), increases T-cells (3), aids adrenal gland
function (2), fights cancer (3)(4).
Licorice- stimulates adrenals cortex (3)(4), fights stomach and intestinal
ulcers, counteracts stress, fights flus and colds, supports liver, detoxifies
blood (5), mild laxative, anti-inflammitory cortisone like effects (3),
stimulates production of interferons, has estrogen like effects (2).
Kelp- promotes healthy thyroid (4), beneficial to sensory nerves
and membranes surrounding brain and spine, anti-oxident, anti-cancer (6).
Suma- combats anemia, fights fatigue, stress and diabetes, immunomodulator
(2), relieves symptoms of menopause (7), "S. American ginseng",
fights Epstein Barr syndrome (7).
Pau d'arco- anti-fungal, anti-paracitical, fights lymphocytic leukemia
(3), anti-bacterial, fights candida, allergies, AIDS, diabetes, tumors,
yeast, fungus, leukemia, cancer, warts, liver problems(2).
Red Clover- blood purifier, antibiotic, fights AIDS, diabetes, cancer, tuberculosis,
arthritis, skin disorders, anit-inflammatory (2), contains lecithin, fights
eczema (4), promotes estrogenic activity, fights gout (6).
1. Dermatology Focus Vol. 12 No. 3 Fall 1993, Chinese Herbal Medicine Controls
Atopic Dermatitis
2. Prescription for Nutritional Healing James & Phyllis Balch
3. Weiner's Herbal Michael Weiner
4. The New Age Herbalist Richard Mabey
5. The Way of Herbs Michael Tierra
6. The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine Daniel Mowrey
7. Earl Mindell's Herb Bible Earl Mindell
TOF (The Other Formula) is a combination of well researched and
documented immune supporting and anti-cancer herbs. For years now, information
from different parts of the globe have revealed the existence and use of
plants; most of which are indigenous to North and South America; that have
succeeded in the fight against cancer when Western methods have not. TOF
is a combination of many of those herbs. Although Essiac has enjoyed the
lime light for years, the plant components of Rene Caisse's remedy are not
the only successful anti-cancer herbs available. The following includes
the list of ingredients of TOF and supportive information as to why
the herbs were included in this formula. If you, a loved one, or a friend
are facing the diagnosis of cancer, this may be a preparation that you might
want to consider using.
Astragalus - prevents the spread of malignant cancer cells, restores
normal immune function in cancer patients (1), increase T cell function,
fights cancer (7), an adaptogen, stimulates the immune system (10).
Buckthorn - part of the famous Hoxsey cancer cure, shows significant
inhibition of P-388 lymphocytic leukemia (2), helps carry blood and liver
toxins out of the body (4).
Burdock - a good blood purifier (4), inhibits tumors (7), purifies
the blood, restores the liver and stimulates the immune system (8).
Cat's Claw - a powerful cellular reconstituter, it has applications
in the treatment of cancer, in 1970, a Peruvian plantation owner had become
cured of terminal cancer after drinking cat's claw tea daily over a 6 month
period (6), helpful for people with AIDS, arthritis, cancer, tumors, or
ulcers (8), contains various compounds that are significantly immune-boosting,
anti-microbial, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergen, anti-ulcer,
antioxidant, and adaptogenic (11).
Chaparral - contains a powerful antioxidant NDGA (1), NDGA prevents
the formation of cancer cells, kills and or prevents cancerous growths (2),
contains anti-tumor substance called NDGA (3), and effective anti-cancer
herb (4), protects against harmful effects of radiation, protects against
the formation of tumors and cancer (8).
Dandelion - when combined with yellow dock and red clover, a powerful
remedy for cancerous growths (3), treats cancer (2), stimulates and aids
the liver to eliminate toxins from the blood (4), aids in the prevention
of sun spots and breast cancer (8).
Echinacea - inhibits tumorous growths, restores normal immune functions
in patients recovering from chemotherapy (1), good for the immune system
(8, 9), boost the immune system (10).
Fo-Ti - Ho Shou Wu - anti-tumor activity (1), according to the American
Herbal Pharmacology Delegation to China, Fo-Ti is used for cancer by the
Chinese (2), currently being studied for it's ability to prevent heart disease
and cancer (10).
Lomatium - immune stimulant (9)
Osha - used by Native Americans for thousands of years to cleanse the
blood, support the immune system and fight cancer (folk lore/healing legends
- undocumented by Western standards), immune stimulant (9), immune-boosting
properties (10).
Parsley - excellent for cancer (5), contains flavinoids which help fight
cancer (2), contains a substance that prevents the multiplication of tumor
cells (8).
Pau d'arco - affective against various cancers, used on terminal cancer
patients who reported that within 30 days of treatment, most patients no
long exhibited pain and many found their tumors also gone or greatly diminished,
threats leukemia (4), cleanses the blood, anti-bacterial, fights candida,
allergies, AIDS, diabetes, tumors, yeast fungus, leukemia, cancer, warts,
liver problems (8), antifungal, anti-paracitical, fights lymphocytic leukemia
(7).
Red Clover - part of the Hoxsey anti-cancer formula, used for treating
cancer and tumors (1), has been used in American for over 100 years to treat
and prevent cancer (2), when combined with dandelion and yellow dock, a
powerful remedy for cancerous growths (3), used for the treatment of tumors
and various cancers (4), Used to treat and prevent cancer (1,2,5), blood
purifier, antibiotic, fights AIDS, diabetes, cancer tuberculosis, arthritis,
skin disorder, anti-inflammatory (8).
Yellow Dock - when combined with dandelion and red clover, a powerful
remedy for cancer (3), an excellent and effective remedy for tumors and
cancer (5), acts as a blood purifier and cleanser (8).
Bibliography
1 Earl Mindell's Herb Bible Earl Mindell
2 The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine Daniel Mowrey
3 Natural Healing with Herbs Humbart Santillo
4 The Way of the Herb Michael Tierra
5 Back to Eden Jethro Kloss
6 Cat's Claw: Peruvian Wonder Herb Let's Live Oct. 1995 Philip Steinberg
7 Weiner's Herbal Michael Weiner
8 Prescription for Nutritional Healing Balch & Balch
9 Pocket Herbal Reference Guide Debra Nuzzi
10 Natural Health Handbook 1995 Editors of Natural Health
11 Cat's Claw: Mother Nature's Healer Let's Live Sept. 1996 Philip
Steinberg
Here is a simple to follow diet that will help you recover from any disease.
It is aimed at reducing the number of toxins taken into the body, thus inhibiting
the growth of new disease and illuminating the cause of many present illnesses.
This diet, along with a good chelation regime, will help reduce your risk
of cancer and other life threatening diseases.
1. No red meat of any kind (beef, pork, veal, lamb, etc.) Try to
also avoid chicken. If you chose to eat meat, restrict it to fish and turkey.
2. No preserved foods. That means nothing out of a can, jar, box,
package, or so on. Eat only fresh (or frozen if no preservatives are added)
fruits, vegetables, legumes, etc.
3. Bake, stir fry or steam your foods. Or eat them raw. No
deep or pan frying. Also try juicing your fruits and vegetables.
4. No refined sugars of any kind. That means no white or brown sugars,
no beet or cane sugars. Avoid artificial sweetners too. Use Stevia, which
you can find at most health food stores; 1/16 tsp. or less will sweeten
1/2 gallon of herbal tea.
5. Avoid dairy wherever possible. No processed dairy foods
(ie, Velveta, Cheesewiz, etc.). Substitute Silk Soy mild for cow's milk.
Do use butter instead of margarine however. Live yogurt cultures and cheese
cultures are good for you also.
6. Drink only filtered, purified or distilled water. The jury is
still out on the bottled mineral waters. Some have tested to be not as healthy
as you would imagine. Avoid coffee and black teas. Do not drink Soda pop
of any kind.
7. Eat as much soy as you can (soy milk, tofu, tempeh, etc.).
8. No aluminum. Don't drink out of aluminum cans and don't use antipersperants
with aluminum in them.
9. Add the following supplements to your diet:
Vitamins A, C, E
fiber (psyllium seed husks) and/or pectin
CoQ10
Selenium
Kelp
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Multi-mineral
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