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Source of validity: Traditional
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Garlic (Allium sativum) has a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of conditions, including infections and inflammation. In traditional herbal practices, garlic was sometimes recommended to help with “swollen glands,” a term most commonly referring to swollen lymph nodes, based on its perceived abilities to fight infection and “purify the blood.” These uses are primarily rooted in historical and folkloric practices, particularly in European, Indian, and Chinese herbalism.

However, scientific evidence specifically supporting garlic for the treatment of swollen lymph glands is very limited. Garlic has demonstrated broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in laboratory and some clinical studies, and it may help support immune function in general. Yet, there are no robust clinical trials or direct evidence showing that garlic can treat or reduce swollen lymph nodes. Swelling of lymph nodes is typically a symptom of underlying infection, inflammation, or other medical conditions, and while garlic’s immune-supportive effects may be beneficial for general health, its specific impact on lymphatic swelling remains unproven.

Therefore, the use of garlic for swollen lymph glands is justified primarily by tradition rather than scientific validation, and the evidence supporting its use for this specific indication is weak.

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