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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Echinacea has a long history of traditional use by Indigenous peoples of North America and later by European settlers, primarily to support immune function and as a remedy for various infections, including colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. This traditional use sometimes extended to conditions involving swollen glands (enlarged lymph nodes), as these are often a sign of infection or immune response. The rationale was that Echinacea might help the body fight off infections, thereby reducing lymph node swelling indirectly. However, scientific studies on Echinacea have largely focused on its effects in preventing or shortening the duration of upper respiratory infections, with mixed and generally modest results. There is minimal direct scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness specifically for treating swollen lymph glands. Most available clinical trials do not address lymphadenopathy as an outcome, and systematic reviews emphasize the lack of high-quality data for this specific use. In summary, while Echinacea has been used in traditional medicine for conditions that can be associated with swollen glands, current scientific support for its specific effect on lymphadenopathy is limited and indirect.

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