Evidence supporting the use of: Cynanchum otophyllum
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)

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Synopsis

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

Cynanchum otophyllum, known in Chinese medicine as "Qian Niu Zi" or "Bai Qian," has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is sometimes referenced as an herb used to "resolve phlegm" and "reduce swelling," which, in TCM theory, may be associated with conditions like swollen lymph glands. However, such uses are based on traditional concepts of bodily humors and energetics rather than modern anatomical or physiological understanding of the lymphatic system.

Despite these traditional claims, there are no robust scientific studies or clinical trials in PubMed or other major biomedical databases that directly validate the efficacy of Cynanchum otophyllum specifically for the treatment of swollen lymph glands or lymphadenopathy. Most references to its use for swelling refer to general anti-inflammatory effects or its traditional action in "reducing swelling" in TCM texts, not to rigorously defined lymphatic conditions.

The rating of 1 reflects that while there is some traditional precedent for its use in treating swelling (which could be interpreted broadly to include glandular swelling), there is limited direct evidence for its effectiveness, and no modern pharmacological studies substantiate this use. Thus, it is primarily a traditional use, and should not be considered an evidence-based therapy for swollen lymph glands.

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