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Source of validity: Traditional
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Boxthorne (Lycium spp., often Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense, commonly known as goji berry) has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In these traditions, various parts of the boxthorne plant, including the fruit and root bark (known as "digupi"), have been used for a range of health conditions. When it comes to abscesses, traditional texts sometimes recommend boxthorne root bark as part of herbal formulas intended to "clear heat" and "reduce swelling"—concepts that, in TCM, are roughly analogous to treating infections or inflammatory processes like abscesses. However, the strength of tradition is relatively weak compared to other botanicals more directly associated with abscess treatment (such as honeysuckle or dandelion). Scientific evidence supporting the use of boxthorne for abscesses is minimal to non-existent. There are studies suggesting Lycium species have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and some in vitro research indicates mild antimicrobial effects. However, these findings do not directly translate to efficacy in treating abscesses in humans. No clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies specifically address the use of boxthorne for abscesses. Thus, its use for this purpose remains primarily rooted in tradition, with very limited supportive evidence from modern research.

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