Evidence supporting the use of: Abrotanum
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Abrotanum, commonly known as Southernwood, has a long-standing history in traditional herbal and homeopathic medicine. In particular, homeopathic materia medica texts often list Abrotanum as a remedy for conditions involving the lymphatic system, including swollen glands. The historical use of Abrotanum for swollen lymph nodes is primarily rooted in observations and case reports documented by homeopathic practitioners in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These texts describe its use for glandular swellings, especially in children, sometimes associated with wasting or emaciation. However, these accounts are anecdotal and lack the rigor of modern clinical trials. There is no robust scientific evidence or clinical study validating the efficacy of Abrotanum specifically for swollen lymph nodes or other glandular issues. Contemporary scientific literature does not support its use for this indication, and there are no pharmacological studies demonstrating mechanisms relevant to lymphatic health. Therefore, the justification for using Abrotanum in this context is based on tradition rather than empirical scientific data. Its current use persists primarily within homeopathic practice, relying on historical precedent rather than validated medical evidence.
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Other health conditions supported by Abrotanum
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Appetite (deficient)
Appetite (excessive)
Arthritis
Belching
Boils
Debility
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Failure to Thrive
Fever
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Indigestion
Infection
Inflammation
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Jaundice (infants)
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Wasting
Wounds and Sores