Nurse Rene M. Caisse is world renowned for having made significant contributions to the field of natural medicine.

Since 1922, Nurse Caisse used Essiac, her original herbal formula, to promote immune system health and overall well-being worldwide.*

The Essiac^® herbal supplement is a proprietary herbal formula and only Essiac^® brand is the original and legendary formula.

Essiac^® contains no artificial flavor, coloring or preservatives. The herbs are grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides.*

In 1922, a patient spoke to Nurse Rene M. Caisse of a Canadian Ojibwa Indian herbal formula. Nurse Caisse prepared her original herbal formula into a drink named Essiac, which is Nurse Caisse's name spelled backwards.

From 1922 to 1978 Nurse Caisse helped thousands of people with her Essiac herbal supplement at her clinic in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada. Although she refused payments for her services, she accepted donations to help support her clinic. Nurse Caisse dedicated her life to using the Essiac formula and helping the suffering.

In 1977, Nurse Caisse signed over all her rights to her original Essiac formula only to Resperin Corporation Limited. Dr. Charles Brusch of Cambridge, MA, witnessed the signing of the agreement between Rene Caisse and Resperin attesting that her original herbal formula was never revealed to anyone other than to Resperin.

Resperin gave her the assurance that she sought, namely, that Essiac be produced and distributed for the benefit of all. On May 29th, 1995, however, Resperin transferred the rights to Essiac® and the corporation was voluntarily dissolved. Essiac Products Inc. now owns and manufactures the Essiac® herbal formula and distributes through Essiac® International.

Rene Caisse continues to be loved and remembered for her contribution to naturopathic medicine. Sculptures of Nurse Caisse have been dedicated in Bracebridge and at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Click here to read the story.

Essiac® has withstood the test of time. If you wish to read more about the history of Nurse Caisse, visit www.essiacinfo.org. The site is a wonderful resource on Rene Caisse and includes photographs and multimedia.

*To maintain and promote the human immune system’s strength, increase energy levels and resistance, consider the following suggestions:

Drink Essiac^® as suggested by your healthcare practitioner, pharmacy or health/nutrition centre.

Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, or tai chi.

Walk, swim or cycle a minimum of 15 minutes each day.

Add a good multi vitamin to your daily regime.

BURDOCK ROOT (Arctium lappa)

Burdock promotes and supports healthy cellular development and formation.* It supports healthy gall bladder and kidney function and can be used as part of your diet to help promote a healthy blood sugar level.*

SLIPPERY ELM inner bark (Ulmus Fulva)

Slippery Elm contains large amounts of tannins and mucilages which are believed to help dissolve mucus depostis in tissue, glands and nerve channels.* The inner bark, rich in calcium, magnesium and vitamins (A,B,C,K) nouishes and soothes organs, tissues and mucus membranes and is helpful to the lungs.* The ingredient is helpful in neutralizing acid associated with occasional indigestion.*

SHEEP SORREL (Rumex Acetosella)

Sheep Sorrel promotes digestive health and helps to promote tissue integrity and health in the digestive system.* It also contains moisturizers that promotes nourishment of the skin.*

INDIAN RHUBARB ROOT (Rheum Officinale)

This rhubarb promotes overall health and well-being, intestinal flora balance, and healthy circulation.*