Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Centipeda, particularly Centipeda minima, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and other traditional systems for treating various ailments, including those involving "swollen glands," which are generally interpreted as swollen lymph nodes or inflammatory swellings. In TCM, Centipeda is believed to "dispel wind-cold" and "reduce swelling," and it is sometimes included in formulas used for throat swellings, abscesses, or other conditions involving lymphatic congestion. However, the identification and understanding of "glands" in traditional contexts may not map exactly to the modern biomedical concept of lymphadenopathy.

Scientific research on Centipeda’s effects on swollen lymph nodes specifically is minimal. Some studies have reported anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of extracts from Centipeda species, but these are largely preliminary, in vitro, or animal studies, and do not directly address the treatment of swollen lymph nodes in humans. Thus, the use of Centipeda for swollen glands is primarily justified by traditional practice, with limited supportive evidence from modern research. The overall quality and relevance of the evidence is low, warranting a rating of 2 on the scale provided.

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