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Information about The Caisse Formula (Essiac-ACT * is Caisse spelt in reverse) – Organic Alcohol-free Concentrated Tincture (ACT)

This alcohol-free concentrated tincture is made exactly as directed by Renée Caisse except I have concentated it exactly so that you can avoid all the hassle of making this tonic and take it in two doses of 10 ml for convenience. The advantage of this tonic over the dried method apart from the time it saves you, is that it is a cold extract – no constituents are lost by boiling the herbs. So even though the formula is the same as the original I have substantially altered the process of preparation, greatly improving it, as the herbs are not boiled but are left to cold extract in a concentrated formula for a minimum of one month. This means you can take just 10ml twice daily to get the exact equivalent of the large quantity of boiled herbs you would have had to drink (see below what it takes to make this remedy according to the exact instructions of Renée Caisse). I have done all the work for you, so you can get on with your treatment because time is of the essence.

What You Need to Know About this Formua

My Caisse Formula (Caisse-ACT) originated as a herbal cancer treatment developed by a Canadian nurse, Renée Caisse (1888-1978). (Essiac* is Caisse spelled backwards.) Ms. Caisse claimed that the formula had been given to her in 1922 by a patient whose breast cancer had been cured by a traditional native American healer in the Ojibway Indian tribe in Ontario.
Thousands of patients have since been treated with this herbal mixture, most of them at Caisse¹s own Bracebridge Clinic in Ontario. While this clinic was shut down in 1942, the controversy over Essiac simmered for years. Charles Brusch, MD – President John Kennedy’s physician – is said to have declared in 1959 that “Essiac* has merit in the treatment of cancer.”
The mixture remains worth investigating, not just because of persistent anecdotal reports, but because most of its identifiable components have individually shown anticancer properties in independent tests. No acute toxicity was seen with Essiac* in the MSKCC tests.
The four major herbs in Essiac* are:
Burdock (Arctium lappa): The root of the Burdock plant is harvested. There have been several studies showing antitumor activity of burdock in animal systems (1,2). An anti-mutation factor has also been isolated, which is resistant to both heat and protein-digesting enzymes. Scientists at Kawasaki Medical School, Okayama, Japan, called this “the burdock factor” (3). Burdock has also been found to be active in the test tube against the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) (4). Benzaldehyde, also present in burdock, has been shown to have significant anticancer effects in humans. Burdock Root contains vitamins A, B complex, C, E, and P. It contains high amounts of chromium, cobalt, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, and zinc, and lesser amounts of calcium, copper, manganese, and selenium.
Indian Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum): a well known herb, as been used worldwide since 220 BC. This plant has been demonstrated to have antitumor activity in the sarcoma 37 test system (5). Certain chemicals in Indian rhubarb, such as aloe emodin, catechin and rhein, “have shown antitumor activity in some animal test systems,” according to the Office of Technology Assessment report on unconventional cancer treatments. Rhubarb root contains vitamin A, many of the B complex, C, and P. Its high mineral content includes calcium, chlorine, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, and zinc.(6).
Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella): Sheep Sorrel belongs to the buckwheat family. Common names for Sheep Sorrel are field sorrel, red top sorrel, sour grass and dog eared sorrel. The National Cancer Institute is said to have tested one sample of Taiwanese sorrel and found that aloe emodin, isolated from sorrel, does show “significant anti-leukemic activity” (7, 8). Sheep Sorrel contains high amounts of vitamins A and B complex, C, D, E, K, P and vitamin U. It is also rich in minerals, including calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, and has trace amounts of copper, iodine, manganese and zinc. The combination of these vitamins and minerals nourishes all of the glands of the body. Sheep Sorrel also contains carotenoids and chlorophyll, citric, malic, oxalic, tannic and tartaric acids.
Slippery elm: The Slippery Elm is a favorite shade and ornamental tree. It is found throughout Canada and the United States. Only the inner bark of the Slippery Elm is used to make Essiac*. The inner bark of the Slippery Elm tree has a long history of use as a food supplement and herbal medicine. Pioneers used it as a survival food. The powdered bark has long been used, and is still being used today for healing ulcers internally and externally, in ulcerative colitis, crohns colitis, IBS and digestive dysfunction. It is a useful food to damaged tissues of the body as it is rich in vitamin and mineral content. Thus it also is a food as well as a herbal medicine. Slippery elm contains beta-sitosterol and a polysaccharide, both of which have shown anti-tumor activity (9). It contains, as its primary ingredient, a mucilage, as well as quantities of garlic acid, phenols, starches, sugars, the vitamins A, B complex, C, K, and P. It contains large amounts of calcium, magnesium, and sodium, as well as lesser amounts of chromium and selenium, and trace amounts of iron, phosphorous, silicon and zinc.

References : 1. Foldeak S and Dombradi G. Tumor-growth inhibiting substances of plant origin. I. Isolation of the active principle of Arctium lappa. Acta Phys Chem.1964;10:91-93. 2. Dombradi C and Foldeak S. Screening report on the antitumor activity of puriÞed Arctium lappa extracts. Tumori.1966;52:173. 3. Morita K, et al. A desmutagenic factor isolated from burdock (Arctium lappa Linne). Mutat Res.1984;129:25-31. 4. WHO. In vitro screening of traditional medicines for anti-HIV activity: memorandum from a WHO meeting. Bul. WHO (Switzerland), 1989;67:613-618. 5. Belkin M and Fitzgerald D. Tumor damaging capacity of plant materials. 1. Plants used as cathartics. J Natl Cancer Inst.1952;13:139-155. 6. US Congress, OfÞce of Technology Assessment (OTA). Unconventional cancer treatments. Washington, DC: US Government Printing OfÞce, 1990. 7. Kupchan SM and Karim A. Tumor inhibitors. Aloe emodin: antileukemic principle isolated from Rhamnus frangula L. Lloydia.1976;39: 223-4. 8. Morita H, et al. Cytotoxic and mutagenic effects of emodin on cultured mouse carcinoma FM3A cells. Mutat Res.1988;204:329-32. 9. Pettit GR, et al. Antineoplastic agents. The yellow jacket Vespula pensylvanica. Lloydia.1977;40:247-52. 10. Rhoads P, et al. Anticholinergic poisonings associated with commercial burdock root tea. J Toxicol.1984-85;22:581-584.

The Caisse Formula is available from Herbactive Herbalist as a dry organic mixture and an organic Alcohol-free Concentrated Tincture (ACT).

A Brief Background History of The Caisse Formula
Renée Caisse was a nurse in Canada. In 1923 she learned from one of her doctor’s patients, of a herbal tonic used by the Ojibway indians. Renée found that the woman had obtained this herbal tea health enhancer from a tribal herbalist priest (shaman). Renée visited the medicine man, and he gladly and freely presented her with his tribe’s formula. He explained that the Ojibway used their herbal tonic for both spiritual balance and body rejuvenation. The formula consisted of four common herbs. They were blended and cooked in a fashion which caused the concoction to have greater potency than any of the four herbs themselves. The four herbs were Sheep Sorrel, Burdock Root, Slippery Elm Bark, and Rhubarb Root.
The Formula
The original formula, as given by Renée Caisse, is listed below. We are reprinting here her exact instructions for a two gallon batch, although you would probably not need such a large amount at one time.
Ingredients:
52 parts: Burdock Root (parts by weight)
16 parts: Sheep Sorrel
4 parts: Slippery Elm
1 part: Turkey Rhubarb
This is the basic four herb formula which was presented to the Canadian medical authorities in 1937 for their evaluation. Later in her life, while working with Dr. Charles Brusch in Massachusetts, Renée added small amounts of four other herbs to her basic four herb formula. As provided to us by a woman who worked with Rene, and was given the formula by Renée, these extra four herbs were added as follows: Kelp (2 parts), Red Clover (1 part), Blessed Thistle (1 part), Watercress (0.4 parts). We consider the addition of these four extra herbs optional.
How to make The Caisse Formula Decoction
Supplies Needed:
4 gallon stainless steel pot with lid 3 gallon stainless steel pot with lid Stainless steel fine mesh double strainer, funnel & spatula 12 or more 16 oz. sterilized amber glass bottles with airtight caps, or suitable substitutes.
Preparation:
l. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Place herbs in a plastic bag and shake vigorously. Herbs are light sensitive; keep stored in a cool dark place.
2. Bring 2 gallons of sodium free distilled water to a rolling boil in the 4 gallon pot (with lid on). Should take approximately 30 minutes at sea level.
3. Stir in 1 cup of dry ingredients. Replace lid and continue to boil for 10 minutes.
4. Turn off stove. Scrape down the sides of the pot with the spatula and stir mixture thoroughly. Replace the lid.
5. Allow the pot to remain closed for 12 hours. Then turn the stove to the highest setting and heat to almost a boil (approximately 20 minutes). Do not let boil.
6. Turn off the stove. Strain the liquid into the 3 gallon pot. Clean the 4 gallon pot and strainer. Then strain the filtered liquid back into the 4 gallon pot.
7. Use the funnel to pour the hot liquid into sterilized bottles immediately, and tighten the caps. After the bottles have cooled, retighten the caps.
8. Refrigerate. Renée’s herbal drink contains no preservative agents. If mold should develop, discard the bottle immediately.
Caution: All bottles and caps must be sterilized after use if you plan to reuse them for Essiac. Bottle caps must be washed and rinsed thoroughly, and may be cleaned with a 3% solution of food grade hydrogen peroxide (may be purchased in health food stores). To make a 3% solution, mix 1 ounce of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide with 11 ounces of sodium free distilled water. Let soak for 5 minutes, rinse and dry. If food grade hydrogen peroxide is not available, use one half teaspoon of Clorox to one gallon of distilled water.
Instructions for Use
1. Keep refrigerated.
2. Shake bottle well before using.
3. May be taken either cold from the bottle, or warmed (never microwave).
4. Once or twice daily take 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) on an empty stomach at least 2 hours after eating.
Note: Some people may prefer to dilute the herbal drink with an equal amount of sodium free distilled water.
Precaution: Some doctors advise against taking the herbal formula while pregnant.

Disclaimer:
We are not permitted, nor do we, make any claims that Renée Caisse’s herbal formula will cure any disease. We have only gathered together in this easy-to-read webpage all of the already published information that is available to the general public about Rene’s herbal tea. Consult your physician before using Renée Caisse’s herbal tea.

The Caisse Formula is available from Herbactive Herbalist as the dry mixture and the Alcohol-free Concentrated Tincture. Both are organic.

Find out about how to order your own easy-to-use ready-prepared Caisse Formula-ACT

* N.B. “Essiac” is a UK registered trade mark (No. 1546369) of Essiac Products Inc., Canada. Herbactive does not make or supply Essiac Products Inc products. Herbactive’s Caisse Formula ACT is unique to Herbactive Herbalist. For Essiac trade mark products please contact Essiac Products Inc., Canada.

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