12/16/2004 9:33:01 AM ET


    SWISS MEDICA BOOSTS RETAIL STORE COVERAGE OF O24 PRODUCT PAST 1,600 MILESTONE
     
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Stock Symbol: OTC BB: SWME
    December 16, 2004

    SWISS MEDICA BOOSTS RETAIL STORE COVERAGE OF O24 PRODUCT PAST 1,600 MILESTONE

    Toronto, Canada – Swiss Medica’s marketing efforts during the fourth quarter boosted the number of retail
    stores, which carry the O24™ Essential Oil Pain Neutralizer, above the 1,600 milestone – an increase of 46%
    during the past two months.

    “Our sales and marketing team was extremely busy throughout the fourth quarter, increasing the quantity of
    retailers that offer the O24™ pain relief product,” said Chief Executive Officer, Raghu Kilambi. “The marketing
    team effectively promoted the Company’s flagship product to larger, different and a greater quantity of
    audiences, which is reflected in our website and phone traffic, and the number of re-orders from our commercial
    customers.”


    About Swiss Medica Inc.

    Swiss Medica commercializes proprietary bioscience products that relieve chronic ailments. We increase our
    market share through focused distribution strategies in multiple sales channels. Swiss Medica’s mission is to be
    a world leader in the commercialization of life enhancing bioscience products that improve quality of lives. Please
    visit our websites at www.swissmedica.com and www.024zone.com

    Swiss Medica’s flagship product, the 024™ Essential Oil Pain Neutralizer, holds US Patent #6,444,238B1. The
    024™ pain relief solution has been used, recommended and praised for its fast-acting and long-lasting benefits
    by healthcare professionals in the United States, Canada and in Europe. O24 is widely available throughout
    Canada in leading pharmacies and natural food stores. It is available in the United States and elsewhere by
    visiting www.024zone.com, for ordering details and store locators.


    Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the
    United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
    statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks relating to the ability to close
    transactions being contemplated, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange
    fluctuations, continued acceptance of Swiss Medica’s products, increased levels of competition, technological
    changes, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks detailed from time to time in Swiss Medica’s
    periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory
    authorities.

    Investor Relations Contact:
    David Jones
    Swiss Medica Inc.
    1 866 485 4243
    djones@swissmedica.com