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Source of validity: Traditional
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Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in North America where Native American tribes and later European settlers employed it for various ailments. The plant’s root and rhizome were commonly used in herbal preparations to support urinary tract health, as a diuretic, and for promoting the “cleansing” of bodily fluids. In traditional herbalism, swollen lymph nodes or glands were often attributed to “toxins” or infection in the body, and hydrangea was sometimes recommended in combination with other herbs to help reduce swelling and promote lymphatic drainage. However, there is very little direct evidence—even from traditional texts—that hydrangea was used specifically or consistently for swollen lymph nodes. Its primary traditional indications focused more on urinary issues (like kidney stones or gravel) rather than lymphatic conditions. Modern herbalists may occasionally include hydrangea in formulas aimed at lymphatic health, extrapolating from its diuretic and purported “cleansing” actions, but this is based more on herbal theory than on solid clinical or historical documentation. There is currently no scientific evidence or clinical trials supporting hydrangea for treating swollen lymph nodes. In summary, its use for this purpose is rooted more in tradition and herbal association than in robust historical or scientific documentation.

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