The Essaic formula is a widely circulated herbal formula for cancer, and has been touted as a cure by some herbalists, (the authors of this website do not put themselves in this group, and do not endorse this claim). It was discovered by a Canadian nurse, Rene Caisse, who named it after her last name spelled backwards, and has it's roots in the native medicines of the first nation people of the Ojibwa or Chippewa tribes. There are many products sold now that purport to be "the real essaic", but the one thing they all have in common is a heavy reliance on purgative herbs (strong laxatives). Herbs in this class should not be taken for long periods of time.

There are many nourishing herbs that have anti-tumor properties which can and should be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. Alfalfa and red clover are two of my favorites. Oils such as evening primrose that are high in GLA have also shown great promise in reducing cancers, especially breast cancers. Simple healthy lifestyle choices like drinking more green tea, increasing exercise, and most importantly stopping smoking will do a great deal to increase your odds of beating cancer. Remember, cancer is too serious a condition to self medicate. There are no silver bullets, and no miracle cures. However, there are many natural herbal treatments that fly below the radar of conventional medicine, that deserve more study and show great promise.