Rene Caisse brought an ancient remedy into modern use
The original formula is thought to come from the native Canadian Ojibwa Indians. The nurse Rene Caisse learned of the natural herbal formula directly from these indigenous people. Rene Caisse had great feeling for suffering people. As a caring and compassionate nurse she desired her legacy to reflect her life's endeavour to make this herbal tea available to any who might need it. It was popularly referred to as Essiac (a reversal of her surname). Rene treated people at her clinic for over 40 years without charge.
The four main herbs that make up the tea are Burdock Root 84g, Slippery Elm 16g, Sheep Sorrel 64g and Rhubarb Root 4g.
Mullein leaf is also known as velvet plant, lungwort, grandmother's flannel, flannel leaf, hares beard, witches candle, candlewick, and feltwort. In parts of Asia and Europe mullein leaf is considered a respiratory herb.
Suggestion: Can be used with Comfrey Herb to make a cleansing herbal tea
According to Herbs and Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide, “Although Slippery Elm has not been scientifically investigated, the FDA has approved it as a safe demulcent substance.”
The product is Slippery Elm Bark Powder. It can be mixed with warm water for internal consumption or made in to a topical paste