Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese peony
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)

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Synopsis

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

Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is often included in herbal formulas intended to "clear heat," "dispel stagnation," and "nourish the blood." Swollen lymph nodes are interpreted in TCM as manifestations of "phlegm," "heat toxicity," or blood stagnation, and peony root (Bai Shao) is sometimes used as part of multi-herb remedies to address these underlying patterns. However, its direct use specifically for "swollen glands" is more circumstantial than focused. Chinese peony is reputed for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects in traditional practice, which could, in theory, support the reduction of swelling and inflammation in lymph nodes.

From a scientific standpoint, there is preliminary evidence that Chinese peony and its constituents (such as paeoniflorin) have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, but there are no clinical studies directly evaluating its effect on swollen lymph nodes in humans. The traditional use is therefore only partially aligned with modern scientific understanding, and evidence for its effectiveness in this particular indication is weak. Most usage for this purpose is rooted in traditional herbal combinations rather than robust clinical data. Thus, while the historical and traditional basis exists, scientific validation is lacking for the specific claim of supporting or treating swollen lymph glands.

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