Evidence supporting the use of: Pyrola
For the health condition: Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Pyrola (commonly known as wintergreen or shinleaf) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe, Asia, and North America. Folk medicine practitioners have used Pyrola species for a range of ailments, including as a remedy for swollen lymph nodes or glands. Historical texts and ethnobotanical records indicate that decoctions or infusions of Pyrola were sometimes applied topically or ingested to address "glandular swellings," inflammation, or lymphatic congestion. However, these uses were rooted in traditional knowledge rather than in controlled scientific studies.

Modern scientific literature provides little to no direct evidence for the efficacy of Pyrola in treating swollen lymph nodes or supporting lymphatic health. Most research on Pyrola centers around its possible anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties, due to compounds such as arbutin and methyl salicylate. While such pharmacological activities could theoretically influence swelling or inflammation, there are no clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies specifically supporting its use for lymph nodes or glands.

Therefore, the use of Pyrola for swollen lymph nodes is justified primarily by tradition, with weak evidence and no direct scientific validation currently available.

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