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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sword bean (Canavalia gladiata) has been used in traditional medicine in certain Asian countries, particularly in Chinese and Korean folk remedies. Its seeds and pods have been employed for various ailments, including inflammation, swelling, and joint pain. The rationale for using sword bean in gout is largely based on its perceived anti-inflammatory properties, which are believed to help alleviate the pain and swelling associated with gout attacks. However, there is minimal to no robust scientific evidence directly supporting the efficacy of sword bean for treating gout specifically.

Most of the available information on sword bean’s medicinal uses comes from traditional herbal medicine texts and anecdotal reports. Some preliminary laboratory studies suggest sword bean extracts may have general anti-inflammatory or antioxidant effects, but these studies are not specific to gout or uric acid metabolism. There are no well-designed clinical trials or pharmacological studies confirming its benefit for gout in humans. Thus, its use for gout is primarily traditional, and the strength of evidence supporting its effectiveness for this condition is very weak.

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