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Source of validity: Traditional
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Swertia, particularly Swertia chirayita, is a herb widely used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine systems in South Asia. Historically, it has been valued for its bitter principles and believed to support liver function, digestion, and as a general "blood purifier." Some ethnobotanical sources and traditional practitioners have cited its use in managing "glandular swellings," which is often taken to refer to swollen lymph nodes or related inflammatory conditions. However, these references are largely anecdotal or found in old herbal texts without rigorous clinical observations or trials. The rationale offered in traditional systems is typically based on the herb's "detoxifying" and anti-inflammatory properties and its role in removing "toxins" from the body, which are sometimes linked to swollen glands in traditional frameworks. Despite the long-standing use, scientific studies on Swertia's effect specifically on lymphatic or glandular swelling are lacking. Most modern research focuses on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects, but does not directly address swollen lymph nodes. Thus, while Swertia's use for glandular swelling has traditional precedent, it is not supported by robust scientific evidence or clinical studies, and the overall strength of evidence is weak.

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