Lymphatics
Synopsis of Lymphatics
The lymphatic system is a critical part of the immune and circulatory systems, responsible for maintaining fluid balance, transporting immune cells, absorbing fats, and filtering harmful substances. It consists of a network of lymph vessels, lymph nodes, lymph fluid, and organs such as the spleen, thymus, tonsils, and bone marrow.
Lymphatic vessels collect excess fluid (lymph) from tissues and return it to the bloodstream, preventing swelling (edema). Along the way, lymph nodes filter out pathogens, toxins, and cancer cells with the help of white blood cells. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system has no central pump—lymph is moved through muscle contractions, breathing, and physical activity.
When the lymphatic system is sluggish or congested, it can lead to swelling, poor detoxification, weakened immunity, chronic inflammation, and fatigue. Common conditions include lymphedema, swollen lymph nodes, chronic infections, and autoimmune dysfunction. Environmental toxins, poor circulation, inactivity, processed foods, and stress can impair lymphatic flow.
Natural remedies to support Lymphatics
Dry brushing: Stimulates superficial lymph vessels and promotes drainage.
Hydration: Keeps lymph fluid thin and moving.
Regular movement and deep breathing: Essential for lymph circulation.
Rebounding (mini trampoline): Gentle up-and-down movement enhances lymphatic flow.
Lymphatic massage: Helps move stagnant lymph and reduce swelling.
Herbs that support lymph flow: Such as cleavers, red root, and echinacea.
Avoid tight clothing: Restrictive garments can impair lymph circulation.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Lymphatics.
alfalfa
amino acids
arabinogalactan
ashwagandha
astragalus
bayberry
black cohosh
blackberry
bovine
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
cat's claw
chamomile
citrus oil
citrus pectin
collard
colostrum
turmeric
dandelion
dyer’s woad root
echinacea purpurea
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
fruit blend (proprietary)
garlic bulb
ginger
ginkgo biloba
goldenseal
gotu kola
grape
onion
green tea
hawthorn
horse chestnut
kale
kelp
lemon
licorice root
maitake mushroom
marshmallow
milk thistle
monolaurin
nettle
olive
oregon grape
parsley
porcine kidney
reishi mushroom
rosemary
sage
schisandra chinensis
scrophularia root
serratiopeptidase
serrazimes (proprietary)
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
turkey tail mushroom
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin C
seaweed
water
watercress
watermelon
zeolite
sarsaparilla
red clover
jiaogulan
boneset
mullein
typhonium
lobelia
neem tree
punarnava
rubia cordifolia
lingzhi
yarrow
pau d'arco
elecampane
ganoderma
sheep's sorrel
trace minerals
polyporus
cleavers
stillingia
noni
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
bladderwrack
red root
Astragalus
Arugula
Agarikon
Alkylamide (unspecified)
Animal Tissue
Alpha Glucans
Almond mushroom
Aronia melanocarpa
Allicin
AHCC
Ajuga
Algae (unspecified)
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Agaricus blazei
Ashitaba
Alaska Blueberry
Allium (unspecified)
Algae
Abrotanum
Alkoxyglycerols
Aescin
Andrographis
Asteracea
Alkylglycerol (unspecified)
Acemannan
Algin
Alpha Glucans
Agaricus (unspecified)
Agaricus blazei
alkaloid
Alkylglycerols
Arabinogalactans
Arabinogalactan
Antioxidant (unspecified)
Adsorbant
Animal protein
Blue Flag
Botanical Blend
Bladderwrack (Kelp)
blend (herb/botanical)
botanical (unspecified)
Beta-Glucans
Brown Algae
Black-Eyed Susan
Brassica
Bayberry
Burdock
Bovine (unspecified)
Binder
Bovine Protein
Boerhavia diffussa
Blend (Mineral)
Bladderwrack
Basidiomycota
Bindweed
berry
Basil
Brown Algae
Blackberry
Beef
Bee products
Bacteria (unspecified)
Berries (unspecified)
Brassica (unspecified)
Boneset
blend (herb/botanical)
Blue-Green Alage
Bovine (not specified)
Bupleurum
Beta Glucans
Black Pepper and White Pepper
Bittersweet
Brown Seaweed (unspecified)
Bovine (unspecified)
Beef liver
Bupleurum (unspecified)
Brown Seaweed (wakame)
brown seaweed (mixed)
Coumarin
Coconut
Cleavers
Chaga
Chlorella
Calendula
Colostrum
Colostrum
Castor oil derivative (unspecified)
Coriolus mushroom
Codonopsis
Calories
Colostrum peptides
Cat's Claw
Citrus
Cannabinoids
Costaria
Colotsrum
Cruciferous
Clivers
Castor
Citrus Bioflavonoids
Chinese Ligustrum berry
cypress
Chaparral
Cowslip
Ceanothus integerrimus
Commiphora wightii
Cytokines
Coconut
Coriolus Mushroom
Carbohydrate
capsule
Castor Oil
citrus spp.
Culvers Root
Dandelion
Dialyzable Leukocyte Extract
Dodeca-2E, 4E-Dienoic Acid Isobutylamide
Dulse
Dextran
Deerbrush
Dodeca-2E, 4E, 8Z, 10Z/Etetraenoic Acid Isobutylamide
Dulse
Echinacea (unspecified)
Echinacea tennesseensis
Echinacea (various)
Eleutherococcus gracilistylus
Echinacea
European Mistletoe
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea pallida
Echinacea purpurea
Essential oil (unspecified)
Echinacea (mixed)
Escin
Eleutheroside
Fruit & Vegetable Blend
Fruit (unspecified)
Fucoidan
food additive (unspecified)
Flavonoid
Figwort
Fulvic Acid
Fungus
Flavoglycosides
Fruit (unspecified)
Field Bindweed
Fungus (unspecified)
Fruit Blend
Grape
Glucan peptides
Ginseng, Siberian
German Knotweed
Green Tea
Ginseng
Galium (unspecified)
Green seaweed (unspecified)
Hydrilla Verticillata
Honduran Sarsaparilla
Hedyotis (unspecified)
Hedyotis diffusa
Heal-All
Herbal Blend
Hemp Agrimony
Herb Robert
Hyaluronidase
Interferon gamma
Immunoglobulins
Indian Sarsparilla
Interleukin (unspecified)
Immortelle
Isothiocyanates
immunoglobulin
Juice (unspecified)
Jiaogulan
Joe-Pye
Juniper
Knotted kelp
Kachnar
Knotweed (unspecified)
Kelp (various)
Kale
Kelp
Kelp
Kelp (unspecified)
lemongrass
Liver
Laver
Lentinan
Lomatium
Licorice
Lymph
Larch
Ligustrum
Laminara
Lemon
Lymph
Laminaria
Liver
Laminara
mineral (unspecified)
Mineral ascorbate (unspecified)
mineral (unspecified)
Mexican Sarsaparilla
Madder (unspecified)
Monoterpenes
Mushrooms
Maitake Mushroom
Moisture
Monolaurin
Marine colloids
Mushroom (various)
Marigold (unspecified)
Mushroom (unspecified)
Mesophyllum
Northern Prickly Ash
Nettle (mixed)
New Jersey Tea
Neem
Noni
Norwegian Kelp
Nori
Ocotillo
organic acid (unspecified)
Organic Greens
Oldenlandia
Origanum (unspecified)
Poria Mushrooms
peptides (unspecified)
Proteolytic enzyme (unspecified)
Pau d'Arco
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Phenylpropanoids (unspecified)
Phaeophyceae (unspecified)
Polysaccharides
Polyporous mushroom
Pluchea
Pyrogenium
Pentacyclic triterpenoids (unspecified)
Peptides (unspecified)
Phenolics (unspecified)
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
Poke
Pig
Pao Pereira
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
Prickly ash (mixed)
polyphenols (various)
Porcine
plant (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid (unspecified)
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Pokeweed
Polyphenols (npt specified)
Peptides
Queen's Delight
Red-Rooted Sage
Rubus (unspecified)
Ruscogenin
Red root (unspecified)
Reishi mushroom
Ruscus (unspecified)
Reishi mushroom
Rockweed (unspecified)
Ruscogenins
Raspberry
Red seaweed (unspecified)
Resin (unspecified)
Red Raspberry
Ricinoleic acid
Squalene
Scrophularia ningpoensis
Sanicle
Spruce (unspecified)
Spanish Needle
Spleen
Sea vegetation (unspecified)
Self-Heal
Spirulina
Serrapeptase
Silver Fir
Sea vegetable (unspecified)
Shiitake
Sheep Sorrel
Seaweed (unspecified)
Siberian ginseng
Stillingia
Spleen
Sheep Sorrel (herb powder)
Sarsaparilla (mixed)
Splendid Mariposa Lily
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sweet Clover
Sarsaparilla (unspecified)
Sargassum
Schisandra
seaweed
Sulforaphane
Terpenoids
Triterpene (unspecified)
Tea (unspecified)
Terpene
Tea (mixed)
Tissue (unspecified)
Thymus
Thymus
Tea (not specified)
Triterpenes
Transfer Factor
Triterpene Glycoside (unspecified)
Typhonium flagelliforme
Tayuya
Turmeric
Taraxacum mongolicum
Turtle Head
Thymic peptides
Thymus
Trametes (unspecified)
Triterpene Saponin
Tall Kale
Taraxacum (unspecified)
Thymus
Tree (unspecified)
Triterpenoid (unspecified)
Uncaria (unspecified)
Uva Ursi
Undeca-2E, 7Z, 9E-Trienoic Acid Isobutylamide
Vitamin C (Ascorbate)
Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
Vegetable (unspecified)
Valerian
Vitexin
Vitamin C (not specified)
Vitamin C (unspecified)
Vitamin C (mixed)
Vitamin C (mixed ascorbates)
Vegetable Juice
Vitamin C
Violet (unspecified)
Vitamin (unspecified)
Water
Wild Indigo
Witch Hazel
Watercress
Wakame
Yellow Dock
Yam (unspecified)
Zeolite