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Source of validity: Traditional
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Arisaema (genus, including species such as Arisaema triphyllum, commonly known as Jack-in-the-pulpit) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Chinese and Ayurvedic systems. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), certain species of Arisaema (such as Arisaema erubescens) are processed and used as "Tian Nan Xing" to treat conditions characterized by "phlegm" and swelling, which can include inflammatory conditions like adenitis (inflammation of lymph nodes). The use is based on its described ability to "dispel wind-phlegm" and relieve swelling or masses.

However, there is minimal direct scientific evidence validating the efficacy of Arisaema for adenitis specifically. Most modern research has focused on its general anti-inflammatory properties, toxicity, and its role in traditional formulations. There is a lack of controlled clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically examining its effects on adenitis. The evidence thus comes primarily from historical herbal texts and the empirical tradition of its use in multi-herb formulations rather than direct, modern scientific validation.

Additionally, Arisaema species contain calcium oxalate crystals and other compounds that can be toxic if improperly prepared, and their use is generally cautioned or contraindicated in Western herbalism. Thus, its use for adenitis is justified by tradition rather than robust scientific evidence.

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