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Source of validity: Traditional
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Lindera aggregata (commonly known as Wu Yao in traditional Chinese medicine) is primarily used in traditional practices rather than evidence-based medicine to address symptoms such as swollen lymph glands. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Lindera aggregata is believed to move Qi (energy), alleviate pain, and reduce swelling. Classical TCM texts often prescribe Lindera aggregata in formulas intended to treat conditions described as "Qi stagnation" and "phlegm accumulation," which can include palpable swellings or lumps—sometimes interpreted as swollen glands. However, there is limited direct scientific validation or robust clinical trials confirming its efficacy for treating specifically lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes) in modern biomedical terms. Some laboratory studies have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Lindera aggregata extracts, but these studies do not specifically address swollen lymph glands nor do they translate directly to clinical outcomes for this condition. Therefore, while the use of Lindera aggregata for swollen glands is rooted in traditional practice and historical documentation, scientific evidence supporting this specific use remains limited and indirect.

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