Important Notice for Essiac® Consumers:
If you are considering taking Essiac® we strongly suggest you call our office toll Free at 1-888-900-2299(USA/Canada) or 1-514-695-2299. EST between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Essiac® product information and the manufacturer's suggested use.
What is the Essiac® formula?
The Original Essiac® formula is a "proprietary" combination of 4 herbs (not 8 herbs).
Essiac® contains Burdock Root in its formula (not Yellow Dock) Used traditionally to help maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract, stimulate a healthy immune response.*
Essiac® contains Indian Rubarb Root in its formula (not Turkey Rhubarb). Used traditionally in small amounts, this herb helps purge the liver of toxic buildup and waste.*
Essiac® contains Slippery Elm (inner bark) in its formula (not Slippery Elm). The inner bark nourishes and soothes organs, tissues and mucus membranes and supports lung health. It also helps normal digestion.
Essiac® contains Sheep Sorrel in its formula (not Sorrel). Used in traditional folk herbalism to cool the body, create sweating and detoxification through the skin: as a diuretic useful in maintaining a healthy kidney and urinary functions.*
Who discovered the Original Essiac®?
Essiac® was discovered in 1922, when a patient spoke to Nurse Rene Caisse of a Canadian Ojibwa Indian herbal tea she took. She eventually named the formula Essiac®, which is Nurse Caisse's name spelled backwards. Nurse Caisse ran her clinic on Dominion Street from 1934 to 1942 and continued to give Essiac® to people until the late 1970's.*
IF THE BOTTLE DOESN'T SAY ESSIAC® MADE ONLY IN CANADA WITH A CANADIAN FLAG ON ITS LABEL IT'S NOT THE ORIGINAL ESSIAC® FROM CANADA
How is Essiac® packaged?
Essiac® is sold in powder, liquid and capsules formulas. The Essiac® powder will need to be brewed and prepare the old fashion way. The Essiac® extract formula is ready and can be used easily. The new Essiac® capsule formula (vegicaps) are made of the same original Essiac® formula - but they are more convenient and stay fresher longer than the Essiac® liquid and powder formulas. Vegicaps can also be opened easily and added to juice or water. The 4 herbs used to manufacture Essiac® pass strict quality control tests.
Who has the legal right to use the registered trademark Essiac®?
Essiac® Canada Int'l is the only COMPANY TO HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO USE THE REGISTERED TRADE-MARK name ESSIAC® IN CANADA.
(REGISTRATION NUMBER TMA248752).
Essiac® was registered in 1978 by the Resperin Corporation ltd. Who sold its rights to the Canadian company ESSIAC PRODUCTS INC.(Essiac Canada International) in 1995.
