4 vs 8 Herb Essiac Tea: Differences & What to Know

Trying to choose between four-herb and eight-herb Essiac tea? This page breaks down the differences, how the formula evolved, and what to look for when comparing options—so you can decide which approach best fits your preferences.

Make Sure You Use the Eight Herb Essiac Formula - It's the One That is Most Up-to-Date

The original four herb formula has been hyped by many Essiac companies.

These companies are implying that it’s the best Essiac out there and you should never settle for any other formula.

This original formula came from the Obijway - and it was the best one known at the time. Learn more about this piece of Essiac tea history.

 

The reality is that the four herb formula is an outdated formula that Rene Caisse left behind as her research continued.

Eight herb formula was the one she stuck with after her research concluded. Like many things in life, the original version of something isn't always what you want to stick with forever. It's normal for things to evolve in a positive way over time.

You can read more about the historical research about the eight herb formula in the book The Essiac Report by Richard Thomas. 

You can see some more current research on 8 herb essiac here: Preclinical study of genuine essiac formula: an eight-herb tea

By using Genuine Essiac™, you'll know that you are getting the Rene Caisse-approved formula every time. You can learn more about The Rene Caisse story.

 

Eight Herb Essiac Has a Bigger Serving Size to Ensure You Still Get the Original Four Herbs in the Same Ratio

You may wonder why our serving size of eight herb Essiac is higher than the four herb brands. It's an easy explanation!

Since our formula contains the same four herbs as theirs plus four additional herbs, we have to have a higher serving size in order to leave the original four herbs at the original serving size and still have room for the additional herbs. Many four herb blends list 2 oz. as the serving size, and ours is 3 oz. The extra oz. is to account for the extra herbs. It's as simple as that.

You're not missing out on any of the original four herbs, and the addition of the extra four herbs provides even more resources for your body.

The newer Rene Caisse formula was put into use in 1967

• Because of the addition of the four herbs, it had a higher serving size of 3 oz. instead of 2 oz.
• That way, the original four herbs are still being given in the same amount – it's just that you'll have the four additional herbs added on top. So you're not losing out on anything by using eight herb Genuine Essiac.
• 📺 Watch this documentary about Rene Caisse's research showing the 8 herb formula is superior.

Did you know that four herb Essiac is actually cheaper for Essiac companies to make?

In spite of that, we have never chosen to sell it, even when customers ask for it. We simply will not sell anything that we don't believe in, and we know the eight herb formula is superior. We use it for ourselves and for our family. We refuse to sell anything that is sub-par. See more about the eight ingredients in Genuine Essiac.

The eight herb formula was never released to the public, which is why it's harder to find.

Our family was given the formula because Rene Caisse and Dr. Charles Brusch trusted that we would continue their mission of making Essiac Tea available to all at an affordable price. They also trusted that we would not alter the formula or method of preparation in any way. Here is the document showing our connection to Rene Caisse and Dr. Brusch.

That's why you will see 4 herb Essiac tea being sold most commonly. By claiming they have "the original" they can trick you into buying the simplier blend assuming that you don't know the whole story behind Essiac tea.

 

With new information and additional research, most products are changed and improved over time — and Essiac is no different!

 

 

Order our Starter Pack: Four 4-oz. Bags (1 lb.)

Disclaimer: This video shares the personal experience of a Genuine Essiac™ customer. Individual results vary and are not typical. Provided for informational purposes only. We provided complimentary product to this customer as a thank you for taking the time to share their honest experience.

 

See the Man Who Researched Essiac Tea Alongside Rene Caisse and Dr. Charles Brusch

Hear directly from Dr. Charles Brusch on his findings about eight herb Essiac by watching this video. Dr. Brusch was President Kennedy's personal physician. Dr. Brusch passed this most up-to-date Rene Caisse formula onto our family. You can see that document about our proof of authenticity here.

 

 

Powdered herbs should be non-negotiable when it comes to Essiac tea

The other important thing to know is that Rene Caisse always used powdered herbs for her eight herb Essiac formula. Yes, powdered herbs are messier than whole herbs, and yes they are more expensive, but Rene Caisse knew that they were a great option.

The Ojibway Medicine Man that she learned the formula from made it clear she was to use powdered herbs, just as they did. They used grinding stones to pulverize their herbs to ensure that they could consume them whole without having to throw any part of the valuable plant away.

While today we have slightly more modern equipment, we are still using the very same powdered herbs that the Ojibway did when they made this formula. It's far better to consume the powdered herbs than to throw them in the trash. It's also easier to create a potent brew when the herbs are already partially broken down. Learn more about the importance of powdered Essiac herbs.

 

➡️ You can purchase this eight herb Essiac formula today right here with our popular Starter Pack size.

 

Here is a clip of a video of Rene Caisse using powdered herbs.

 

 

How to Brew Eight Herb Essiac

It's simple and quick. You can follow our Essiac tea Preparation Guide to learn how. In addition, each Essiac tea order comes with complete instructions.

What Sets 8 Herb Genuine Essiac Apart

Our company is the only one that stands behind its Essiac with a 6-Month Money-Back Guarantee. If you are not satisfied, you don't pay! This is something that none of the 4 herb companies offer. It seems that they can't stand behind their product like we can. We also offer a Price Match Guarantee to ensure you're getting the best deal on Essiac every time.

 

 

The Bottom Line

If you're comparing 4-herb and 8-herb Essiac tea, here are the key differences to understand:

• Rene Caisse worked with Dr. Charles Brusch for years refining her herbal formula, and the blend she ultimately prepared contained 8 herbs, not just the original 4.
• The additional 4 herbs were included to complement the original formula while preserving the proportions of the original 4 herbs.
• Because of the added herbs, the traditional serving of the 8-herb formula is 3 oz., compared with 2 oz. for the 4-herb version.
• If authenticity is important to you, always read the ingredient list rather than relying on the product name. Not all Essiac teas contain the same herbal blend.

 

You can order some Genuine Essiac of Your Own Today. It's Made with 8 Herbs Just Like Rene Caisse Used.

Be careful when comparing price with companies who sell only a couple of weeks' worth at a time - we sell enough to last months at a time which saves you a ton of money.

It costs around $1 per day to use our Essiac - the best price you'll find anywhere!

 

✔️  Every order is backed by our 6-Month Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee. 

✔️  This tea is simple to prepare and takes just ten minutes to make a two-week supply. 

✔️  Free 2-3 Day U.S. Shipping on All Orders. Fast DHL Options on most international orders.

 

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