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Source of validity: Traditional
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Dipsacus (commonly known as teasel) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially in Chinese and European herbal traditions. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), species such as Dipsacus asper and Dipsacus japonicus are known as Xu Duan and are used to tonify the liver and kidneys, strengthen bones and tendons, and promote the healing of injuries. There are anecdotal and historical accounts suggesting its use for conditions involving swollen glands or lymph nodes—often as part of a broader strategy to address inflammation, abscesses, or general detoxification. However, rigorous documentation specifically linking Dipsacus to the treatment of swollen lymph nodes is limited, and the references are generally embedded within broader traditional practices rather than modern clinical studies.

Scientific evidence supporting Dipsacus for this condition is exceedingly sparse. Published research on Dipsacus primarily focuses on its potential anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties, but these studies are largely preclinical and do not specifically address lymphatic or glandular swelling in humans. Consequently, its use for swollen lymph nodes or glands remains rooted in tradition rather than validated by scientific research.

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