Evidence supporting the use of: Allium (unspecified)
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Allium species, such as garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa), have a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, including conditions involving swollen lymph glands. In various traditional systems, especially in herbal and folk medicine, alliums have been employed for their purported antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating properties. For example, garlic poultices or extracts were sometimes applied to the skin or ingested to address "swelling" or "infections" believed to involve the lymphatic system. However, the use of "unspecified Allium" specifically for swollen lymph glands (lymphadenopathy) lacks a solid foundation in either rigorous scientific research or well-documented traditional protocols; references are often anecdotal or broad, rather than disease- or symptom-specific. Modern clinical studies on Allium species tend to focus on cardiovascular health, antimicrobial effects, or general immune support, but direct evidence supporting their efficacy in reducing swollen lymph glands in humans is lacking. Thus, while there is a tradition of use in some cultures, the evidence is weak and not specific. No robust clinical trials or systematic reviews have validated this use, so the evidence rating is 1 out of 5—based on low-level, traditional, or anecdotal sources rather than scientific validation.

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