Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dichrostachys glomerata, commonly known as the "sickle bush," is traditionally used in some West and Central African ethnomedicinal practices for the treatment of various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and infections that may affect the lymphatic system. Reports from ethnobotanical surveys indicate that healers have applied preparations of the plant (such as decoctions or infusions) to address "swollen glands" or lymphadenopathy, often in the context of infections or generalized body inflammation. The rationale in traditional use is likely linked to the plant's perceived anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. However, direct clinical or preclinical scientific studies specifically investigating Dichrostachys glomerata for the treatment of swollen lymph nodes or lymphatic disorders are lacking. Some laboratory research supports the plant's general anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, which could theoretically contribute to alleviating lymphatic swelling secondary to infections, but this evidence is indirect and does not specifically validate its use for lymphatic gland swelling. Thus, its use for swollen glands remains primarily rooted in traditional practice rather than robust scientific validation.

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