Evidence supporting the use of: Psacalium peltatum
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Psacalium peltatum, commonly known as "matarique" or "Indian plantain," has a history of use in traditional Mexican and Native American medicine. Among its various folk uses, it has been applied topically or taken as a decoction for "swollen glands"—a term which often refers to inflamed or enlarged lymph nodes. However, this application is based on ethnobotanical reports and oral traditions rather than rigorous scientific study. There are anecdotal accounts and some ethnomedical literature noting that indigenous groups used Psacalium peltatum to “purify the blood” or reduce swelling, which may have included conditions like swollen lymph nodes. Despite these traditional uses, there is a lack of controlled clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies specifically addressing its efficacy on lymphatic swelling. Some studies have identified the presence of sesquiterpene lactones and other compounds with general anti-inflammatory properties in the plant, but no direct link to lymphatic health or swollen glands has been scientifically validated. Therefore, while use for this purpose is justified by traditional accounts, the evidence is weak and primarily anecdotal.

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