Rene Caisse, RN, inspires this herbal formula tea.  Essiac was discovered in 1922, when a patient spoke to Nurse Rene Caisse of a Canadian Ojibwa Indian herbal tea she took. Nurse Caisse eventually named the formula Essiac, which is Nurse Caisse's name spelled backward. She ran her clinic on Dominion Street from 1934 to 1942 and continued to give Essiac to people until the late 1970s.( essiac is pronounced by saying s-e-ac)
 
To prepare:  64 ounces of water (preferably distilled) and bring to a boil.  Take off the heat and add 2 ounces of the tea blend.  Let sit for 6-8 hours, stir, and let sit for another 3-4 hours.  Quickly bring to a boil and take off heat.  When cool enough to handle, strain, and put into a pitcher and refrigerate.
 
SUGGESTED USE: For adults, take 2-4 fl—Oz (60-120mL) twice daily, and preferably one hour before or after meals. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your healthcare providers. One bottle will last 1-2 weeks if taken as suggested. Use within two weeks after opening.