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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chickweed (Stellaria media) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and North America. Herbalists have historically recommended chickweed for a variety of ailments, including supporting the lymphatic system and addressing swollen glands. The rationale behind this use is partly due to chickweed's purported anti-inflammatory and cooling properties, as well as its reputation as a "blood purifier" and support for detoxification processes in the body. In folk medicine, chickweed poultices were sometimes applied externally to swollen lymph nodes or used internally as a tea.

However, scientific evidence to support these uses is extremely limited. There are no well-conducted clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies specifically examining chickweed's effects on the lymphatic system or its ability to reduce swollen glands. Most of the support for this application comes from traditional herbal texts and anecdotal reports rather than empirical research. Some studies have identified the presence of saponins, flavonoids, and other phytochemicals in chickweed, which may have general anti-inflammatory or mild immunomodulatory effects, but these have not been directly linked to lymphatic health in humans. In summary, the use of chickweed for swollen glands is primarily traditional, with little scientific validation at this time.

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