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Source of validity: Traditional
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Gallesia integrifolia, commonly known as "pau d'alho" in Brazil, is a tree whose bark, leaves, and roots have been traditionally used in South American folk medicine. Its uses are primarily based on ethnobotanical reports, where it has been employed to treat a variety of conditions, including swelling and inflammation, which may relate to swollen lymph nodes or glands. The rationale in folk medicine is likely due to its reported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, as described in local healing traditions. However, while a few laboratory studies have identified some bioactive compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, scientific research specifically supporting its use for swollen lymph nodes or glands is lacking. There are no clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies directly linking Gallesia integrifolia to efficacy in treating lymph node enlargement or glandular conditions. Its use for this purpose remains grounded in traditional practices rather than scientific validation, and evidence for its effectiveness is weak, mostly anecdotal or based on general anti-inflammatory potential observed in vitro or in animal models.

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