Glands (swollen lymph)
Synopsis of Glands (swollen lymph)
Swollen lymph glands, or lymphadenopathy, occur when the lymph nodes enlarge in response to infection, inflammation, or immune activation. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymphatic fluid and house immune cells that help fight pathogens. Commonly affected areas include the neck, armpits, groin, jawline, and behind the ears.
Typical causes include:
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Viral infections (e.g., cold, flu, mononucleosis)
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Bacterial infections (e.g., strep throat, skin infections, tuberculosis)
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Parasitic or fungal infections
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Autoimmune conditions (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis)
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Localized injury or inflammation
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Certain cancers (e.g., lymphoma, leukemia—less common but serious)
Symptoms of swollen lymph nodes can include tenderness, warmth, and firmness. If the underlying cause is infectious, nodes usually return to normal after recovery. Chronic, hard, or rapidly growing lymph nodes may require medical evaluation.
When to see a doctor:
Seek medical attention if lymph nodes are swollen for more than 2 weeks, feel hard or immovable, are accompanied by unexplained weight loss, night sweats, high fever, or if multiple areas are affected.
Natural remedies for Glands (swollen lymph)
Warm Compresses: Helps improve lymphatic flow and relieve discomfort.
Hydration: Supports immune function and lymph circulation.
Gentle Massage: Encourages lymphatic drainage.
Rest and Recovery: Allow the body time to heal and fight infection.
Avoid Stimulants and Processed Foods: These can burden the immune system.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Glands (swollen lymph)
Abrus
Abuta
Achyranthes
Aerva lanata
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Ajuga
Allicin
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
anamu
Angelica
Aralia
Ardisia
Arisaema
avens
Baikal Skullcap
Baliospermum
banyan
Barleria
bee propolis
betel
betony
bitter grass
black nightshade
black root
blackthorn
blue flag
Bombax
borneol
bovine
Broussonetia
Bupleurum
burdock
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
castor oil
Celosia
Centipeda
chickweed
Chinese silkvine
cinquefoil
cleavers
Collinsonia
commiphora
Coptis chinensis
costus
Cyathula
Cynodon dactylon
Cynomorium
cypress
devil\'s club
Dianthus
Dichrostachys glomerata
Didymocarpus
Dipsacus
dog rose
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
elephant\'s head
Erodium cicutarium
eucalyptus
Euphorbia
European Elder
fang-feng
fern
ferula assafoetida
Ficus simplicissima
fu ling
Fuchsia
Galangal
Galium
garlic
geranium
giant blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
goldenrod
goldenseal
goldthread
Guazuma ulmifolia
Heartsease
Herb Robert
Homalomena
honeysuckle
Horsemint
horseradish
Houttuynia
Indian bael
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Indian frankincense
Isatis
Japanese sophora
joe-pye
Kachnar
Kokilaksha
Large-leaved linden
Ledebouriella
Lesser speargrass
licorice root
little ironweed
luffa
Lycopodium
Lysimachia
Mahonia
mallow
Malva sylvestris
Marking Nut Tree
Matapalo Tree
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mountain mahogany
Mustard
Myrrh
onion
Onosma bracteatum
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
Oroxylum indicum
pagoda tree
Patrinia
paw paw
Pentatropis capensis
peony
Petiveria
Peucedanum
Phellodendron
phellodendron amurense
Physalis angulata
Platycodon
platycodon root
Plumbago zeylanica
Polygonatum
Potentilla
Premna
prepared aconite tuber
Psacalium peltatum
Pulsatilla
punarnava
Quisqualis
reishi mushroom
Rubia cordifolia
Rubia yunnanensis
Sandy Everlasting
Sanguisorba
Sanicle
Scabrous Gentian
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
Self-Heal
Sensitive Plant
serratiopeptidase
sheep's sorrel
Slippery Elm
slippery elm bark
Solanum indicum
Spanish Needle
Speedwell
Spilanthes
spruce
Stereospermum
Stone Root
sweet flag
Swertia
Taraxacin
Taxillus chinensis
Thuja
Trichosanthes
Tulbaghia
turmeric
Umckalin
Vervain
Violet
Water Pepper
White oak
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Wulinshen
Yellow Dock
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
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