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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ligusticum (which may refer to various species such as Ligusticum porteri or Ligusticum sinense) has a traditional use in herbal medicine, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Native American herbalism. In TCM, species like Ligusticum chuanxiong and Ligusticum sinense are utilized for their purported ability to "move qi and blood," reduce swelling, and treat various inflammatory conditions. In North American traditions, Ligusticum porteri (Osha root) has been used by indigenous peoples for respiratory issues and as a general immune system support, sometimes in the context of infections that could cause swollen lymph nodes.

However, direct traditional references to the use of Ligusticum specifically for treating "glands (swollen lymph)" are limited and often indirect, inferred from its use in treating infections, sore throats, or as an anti-inflammatory. There is currently little to no robust scientific evidence validating the efficacy of Ligusticum species for specifically reducing lymph node swelling. Most available information is derived from ethnobotanical sources or traditional herbal texts rather than controlled clinical studies. Thus, while there is a basis in traditional use for related symptoms, the evidence for this specific application is weak.

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