Essiac : A Native Herbal Cancer Remedy

Essiac: A Native Herbal Cancer Remedy - Reviews

The Edge, December 1997

"Essiac: A Native Herbal Cancer Remedy", winner of the 1997 Small Press Book Award, is an insightful account of the history and applications of this time-proven natural Canadian herbal remedy. This book gives a complete account of the recipe, the dose, uses and chronicles of cancer patients who have experienced relief or regeneration from this remarkable herbal preparation.

This book gives the most comprehensive information about Essiac, including accounts by patients who have used it, Rene Caisse who administered it, and the Ojibwa history of the Midewiwin Society where Essiac was first developed. Passed down as a "Holy Drink" from the Ojibwa people, the author states that Essiac is a key part of an ultimately holistic path toward healing and preventing cancer from occurring. This complete work offers information about nutrition and exercise that is vital to everyone even those not experiencing ailments."

Small Press, July/August 1997

"In this compact and intelligently presented book, Olsen never bullies her readers. Instead, she provides enough information so that the individual can make his or her own decisions regarding use of Essiac. In this vein, Olsen correctly, I think, provides a framework for working with herbs (as opposed to pharmaceutical drugs) in the treatment of disease. She discusses the importance of the mind-body connection, stress, exercise, attitude, good nutrition, and spirituality. She also notes that because herbal treatments are often highly individualized, applications of one formula to many different patients may result in different outcomes. Listening to one's own inner voice is essential. Olsen provides easy-to-follow instructions on how to make the concoction itself. Both she and Dr. Jim Chan, a Naturopathic physician and a contributing author of Essiac, view Essiac as one possible treatment for cancer and perhaps as an adjunct to allopathic protocols. Chan also provides valuable information on the chemical components of the herbs that could account for Essiac's success. A bibliography and resource list round out this self-empowering book."

Common Ground, April 1997

"This book is obviously written by a believer in Essiac. However, the author does a good job of reviewing the history of this formula as well as also scientific reasons why these herbs may affect the growth of cancer cells or support the immune system. A large part of the text is further testimonials from people using Essiac today. Unlike others who have written books about Essiac, Olsen takes time to discuss what is known about the Ojibwa healers and how their traditional methods may have resulted in this tea. Olsen emphasized the use of Essiac as a complementary therapy, not as a replacement for regular cancer treatment. She also reviews other dietary therapies that may work with Essiac to help a person recover from cancer and the side effects of its treatment."

Whole Foods, October 1996

"Essiac: The Native Herbal Cancer Remedy" is an account of the history and applications of this natural Canadian herbal remedy. The book provides a lengthy discussion of the recipe, doses, uses and chronicles of cancer patients who have experienced relief or regeneration from this herbal preparation."

Healing Pages Bookstore Newspaper, 1996

"Newest examination of Rene Caisse's famous herbal formula that has been used for more than 70 years as a complementary therapy in treating cancer. The author gives a complete account of the recipe, the doses and Essiac's many uses, and chronicles the experiences of patients who have used Essiac."

Essiac: A Native Herbal Cancer Remedy By Cynthia Olsen - Winner of the 1997 Small Press Book Award for Medicine. Learn about this remarkable herbal remedy from the Ojibwa Indians. $12.50