Does Essiac tea help with diabetes symptoms?

Proponents of Essiac products claim that the ingredients in Essiac tea neutralize and remove toxins from the body, thereby allowing the pancreas to return to normal function. Although Essiac tea is touted as a diabetes treatment, there is no actual scientific evidence to back up these claims, according to WebMD.

Essiac tea is an herbal tea comprised of four main ingredients: sheep sorrel, burdock root, slippery elm and Indian rhubarb. Indian rhubarb helps the body eliminate toxins. Burdock root purifies the blood by removing free radicals. Slippery elm has anti-inflammatory properties, and sheep sorrel supports the endocrine system, according to EssiacFromCanada.com.