Evidence supporting the use of: Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)

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Synopsis

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

Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis) has been used in traditional herbal medicine, especially within Native American and early North American herbal practices, to support the lymphatic system and address swollen glands. The bark and berries have historically been utilized as stimulants and tonics, thought to promote circulation and relieve congestion in the lymphatic and glandular systems. However, the primary evidence for these uses is rooted in ethnobotanical records and historical herbal texts rather than in modern clinical trials or rigorous scientific investigation. There is a lack of published, peer-reviewed research specifically validating its effectiveness for treating swollen lymph glands in humans. As such, while the traditional use is well-documented, the scientific evidence remains weak, and the mechanism by which it may affect lymphatic tissue has not been clarified by contemporary studies. The rating of 1 reflects the existence of traditional usage but the absence of meaningful clinical or pharmacological data to support these claims.

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