Evidence supporting the use of: Glycerite
For the health condition: Abscesses
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Glycerites are herbal extracts made using glycerin as the solvent instead of alcohol. The use of glycerites themselves is not directly associated with treating abscesses; rather, certain herbs with traditional antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties have been historically used in folk medicine to support abscess healing, and these herbs may be prepared as glycerites for alcohol-free administration. Glycerin, as an ingredient, is valued for its soothing and humectant properties and is sometimes used topically in wound care, but there is minimal evidence suggesting that glycerites (or glycerin itself) directly treat abscesses. Most references to glycerite use for abscesses are based on traditional herbalism practices where herbs like calendula, echinacea, or goldenseal are delivered in glycerite form for easier dosing, especially in children or those avoiding alcohol. However, there are no robust, modern scientific studies validating the effectiveness of glycerites for abscess treatment, and the evidence is limited to historical or anecdotal sources. Glycerites may offer a palatable method to deliver herbal remedies, but their role in abscess management is not supported by strong clinical data and should not replace established medical interventions for abscesses, such as incision and drainage and appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Other ingredients used for Abscesses
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berberine
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black walnut
bromelain
burdock
chamomile
cowage seed
turmeric
curcumin
echinacea purpurea
garlic bulb
ginger
goldenseal
green tea
lavender
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magnesium
oregano
plantain
protein
scrophularia root
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vitamin C
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xanthium (cockleburs)
papaya
shen-chu
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clerodendrum indicum
punarnava
paederia foetida
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privet
boxthorne
pau d'arco
myrrh
siler root
amber
trichosanthes
sheep's sorrel
assam indigo
eucalyptus
stillingia
paw paw
white oak
melaleuca alternifolia
indigo leaves
geranium
arnica
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Asclepias cordifolia
Aquilegia viridiflora
Ardisia
acacia
Agave
Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Anamu
Abrus
Alchornea
Aucubin
American Liverleaf
Aquilegia formosa
Andrographis
Alkanet
Alsonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
Asteracea
Abuta
Alkanna
Amor seco
Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Bai Ji
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Black-Eyed Susan
Balsam
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Brazillian peppertree
Bloodroot
Banyan
Bletilla
Boxwood
Bur-Reed
Bee products
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Black root
Bassia scoparia
Boerhavia diffusa
Coconut
Calendula
Croton seeds
Calotropis gigantea
Colloidal Silver
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cymbidium goeringii
Chinese Raisintree
Cowherb
Cynoglossum grande
Celandine
California Pitcher Plant
Centipeda
Carrapichinho
Cedrus libani
Ceanothus integerrimus
Cynodon dactylon
Chiococca alba
Cocklebur
Castor Oil
Copaiba Oil
Cynanchum
Clerodendrum indicum
Casearia sylvestris
Catlaw Buttercup
Chrysophanics
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Dragon's Blood
Davilla rugosa
European Elder
Erigeron
Elephant Vine
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Erodium cicutarium
Echinacea
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
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Garlic
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Mallow
Oak
Other health conditions supported by Glycerite
AbscessesAnxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Asthma
Bites and Stings
Bronchitis
Canker Sores
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (lungs)
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Fever