Evidence supporting the use of: Tea (mixed)
For the body system: Lymphatics
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Mixed teas, especially herbal blends, have traditionally been used in various cultures to support the lymphatic system. Common ingredients in these blends include herbs such as red clover, cleavers, echinacea, calendula, and burdock root, each of which has a history of folk use for "cleansing" or "detoxifying" the body and supporting lymph flow. The rationale is often based on the perceived diuretic, anti-inflammatory, or immune-supportive properties of these herbs, which are thought to aid the lymphatic system in removing waste and maintaining immune function.
However, while there is a strong tradition of using herbal teas for lymphatic health, robust scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of mixed teas for this purpose is limited. Some individual herbs in these blends, such as red clover and cleavers, have shown mild lymphagogue (lymph-stimulating) or diuretic effects in preliminary studies or animal models, but comprehensive clinical trials in humans are lacking. Most claims rely on centuries of anecdotal use rather than rigorous research. Therefore, the use of mixed teas for lymphatic support is primarily justified by tradition, with only modest evidence from scientific studies to date.
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alfalfaastragalus
bayberry
blackberry
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
cat's claw
chamomile
citrus oil
citrus pectin
turmeric
dandelion
dyer’s woad root
echinacea purpurea
fruit blend (proprietary)
garlic bulb
ginger
goldenseal
gotu kola
onion
green tea
horse chestnut
lemon
licorice root
maitake mushroom
marshmallow
nettle
oregon grape
parsley
reishi mushroom
rosemary
scrophularia root
serratiopeptidase
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
water
watercress
watermelon
sarsaparilla
red clover
jiaogulan
boneset
mullein
typhonium
lobelia
neem tree
punarnava
rubia cordifolia
lingzhi
yarrow
pau d'arco
elecampane
ganoderma
sheep's sorrel
polyporus
cleavers
stillingia
noni
herbal blend (proprietary)
AHCC
Ajuga
Aescin
Andrographis
Asteracea
Alkylglycerols
Blue Flag
Black-Eyed Susan
Brassica
berry
Bee products
Bupleurum
Bittersweet
Coumarin
Calendula
Coriolus mushroom
Codonopsis
Citrus
Cruciferous
Chinese Ligustrum berry
cypress
Chaparral
Cowslip
Ceanothus integerrimus
Cytokines
Castor Oil
Culvers Root
Deerbrush
Echinacea
Escin