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Source of validity: Traditional
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Andrographis paniculata has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is valued for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and immune-modulating properties. "Adenitis" refers to inflammation of lymph nodes, which can occur due to various infections or immune reactions. Traditional practitioners have employed Andrographis paniculata to address symptoms associated with infections, fever, and glandular swellings, which would be consistent with its use for adenitis in a general sense. The plant is believed to "clear heat" and reduce "toxicity," terms often associated with the treatment of inflamed or swollen lymph nodes in TCM. However, while there is a moderate amount of preclinical and clinical evidence supporting its general anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, there is little direct scientific research specifically on Andrographis paniculata for adenitis. Most modern studies focus on its efficacy in upper respiratory tract infections and not specifically on lymph node inflammation. Thus, the use of Andrographis paniculata for adenitis is primarily justified by traditional usage, with only indirect scientific support for its anti-inflammatory activity. High-quality clinical trials addressing its effects specifically on adenitis are lacking.

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