Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Queen's Delight (Stillingia sylvatica) has a history of traditional use in North American herbal medicine, especially in the 19th century. Herbalists and Eclectic physicians used the root primarily as an "alterative"—a term historically used to describe herbs believed to gradually restore proper function to the body and support the removal of waste products. Queen's Delight was particularly valued for its purported effects on the lymphatic system, and was often recommended for chronic skin conditions, syphilitic disorders, and other illnesses thought to result from "impurities" in the blood or lymph.

However, there is little scientific research to validate these traditional uses or to clarify its mechanisms of action on the lymphatic system. Most modern studies on Stillingia sylvatica are limited, and the existing literature primarily discusses its traditional applications rather than clinical efficacy. The historical use of Queen's Delight as a lymphatic tonic is well-documented in 19th and early 20th century American herbal texts, but there is a lack of contemporary clinical trials or pharmacological studies to support these claims.

In summary, Queen's Delight is used to support the lymphatic system primarily on the basis of historical and traditional use, not modern scientific validation. Caution is advised, as the plant can be toxic in large doses and has been associated with gastrointestinal irritation and other side effects.

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