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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sanguisorba, commonly known as burnet, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and European herbalism. In TCM, Sanguisorba officinalis (Di Yu) is primarily valued for its properties in cooling the blood and stopping bleeding but has also been included in formulations for conditions characterized by "heat toxins" and swelling, which can sometimes encompass swollen lymph nodes or glands. The rationale in traditional systems is that Sanguisorba's astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial qualities help reduce excess fluid and inflammation in tissues, potentially supporting lymphatic function indirectly. However, there is no direct evidence in traditional texts that specifically targets lymph nodes or glands as a primary indication, but rather as part of broader syndromes involving swelling or inflammation.

From a scientific standpoint, there is limited research on Sanguisorba for lymphatic or glandular swelling. Some studies have identified anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of Sanguisorba extracts, but these have not been linked directly to lymph node conditions in clinical trials. Therefore, its use for swollen lymph nodes or glands is primarily justified by traditional herbal practice, with weak direct evidence.

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