Evidence supporting the use of: Aralia
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Aralia, a genus that includes several species such as Aralia racemosa (American spikenard) and Aralia quinquefolia, has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine in North America and parts of Asia. Indigenous peoples and early herbalists sometimes used preparations made from Aralia roots or berries as a remedy for various ailments, including respiratory conditions, rheumatism, and as a "blood purifier." The specific use of Aralia for "swollen glands" typically refers to swollen lymph nodes, which are a common symptom of infection or inflammation. In traditional herbal practices, Aralia has been included in formulas believed to support the lymphatic system or to reduce swelling and promote detoxification. However, these uses are based on anecdotal and historical accounts, with little to no scientific research validating the effectiveness or mechanism by which Aralia might influence lymphatic swelling or glandular function. There are no notable clinical studies or preclinical trials that directly assess its impact on swollen lymph nodes or related glandular issues. Therefore, while its use is rooted in tradition, the evidence supporting its efficacy for swollen glands is weak and primarily anecdotal, meriting a low evidence rating.
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AbrusAbuta
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
Other health conditions supported by Aralia
Adrenal FatigueAllergies (respiratory)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Cancer (prevention)
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Debility
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Glands (swollen lymph)
Inflammation
Injuries
Insomnia
Lungs (fluid in)
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nervous Exhaustion
Pain (general remedies for)
Pneumonia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stress
Tuberculosis
Wounds and Sores
