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Deer-derived products, particularly deer antler (also known as "lu rong" in traditional Chinese medicine), have a long history of use in East Asian traditional medicine. These ingredients are often used to tonify the kidneys, support vitality, and sometimes as a general immune booster. In some traditional practices, deer antler is believed to support the body's ability to resolve "phlegm" and swelling, which can include swollen lymph nodes, though the connection is indirect and rooted in broader concepts of body balance rather than specific anatomical effects on lymph glands.

However, there is little to no scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of deer products for treating or reducing swollen lymph nodes specifically. Most modern clinical research has focused on the potential effects of deer antler extracts on athletic performance, sexual health, or joint health, rather than immune or lymphatic conditions. The traditional use is primarily anecdotal or based on historical texts rather than controlled scientific studies. Therefore, while deer products are traditionally used for various forms of bodily "weakness" or "deficiency," the specific application for swollen lymph glands is only loosely connected and not well supported by rigorous evidence.

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