FDA Required Legal Disclaimer - These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Essies tea contains nutrients, vitamins and minerals but we cannot claim that Essies tea will treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We only use natural organic herbs in Essies tea and thats why it cannot be classified as a drug. Only FDA approved drugs may claim to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent any disease under current US law.