Evidence supporting the use of: European Barberry
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)

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Synopsis

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

European Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) has been used in traditional European and Middle Eastern herbal medicine, including for conditions involving swollen lymph glands. Historical texts and folk medicine sources cite barberry as a remedy for "glandular swellings" or "scrofula" (a form of tuberculosis affecting lymph nodes), often due to its perceived ability to "purify the blood" and support the body's natural detoxification processes. The main active constituent, berberine, is known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, which may have contributed to its traditional use for infections and inflammatory conditions, including swollen glands.

However, there is little to no direct scientific evidence specifically supporting the use of European Barberry or berberine for swollen lymph nodes in modern clinical trials. Most research on barberry focuses on its antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, and metabolic effects. Thus, while tradition supports its use for glandular swellings, scientific validation is lacking, and clinical recommendations for this specific indication cannot currently be made based on available evidence.

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