Evidence supporting the use of: Tree Turmeric
For the health condition: Glands (swollen lymph)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Tree Turmeric (Berberis aristata), also known as Indian Barberry, is a plant widely used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. Its use in supporting or treating swollen lymph glands is primarily grounded in traditional rather than scientific evidence. In Ayurveda, Tree Turmeric is considered to have anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties and is used for a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and generalized "inflammation," which may include conditions involving swollen lymph nodes. The root and stem are often prepared as decoctions or powders for this purpose. However, there is a lack of rigorous scientific research directly evaluating its effectiveness or mechanisms for treating lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes). While some modern studies have documented the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of berberine, the main active alkaloid in Tree Turmeric, these studies do not specifically address lymphatic conditions. Therefore, its use for swollen glands is primarily justified by historical and traditional practice, with only limited and indirect scientific support.

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