What to do if your lymph nodes are swollen due to internal heat? TCM has a folk remedy for this

Lymph nodes are important immune organs in the body and are the places where antigen stimulation is received and immune responses are produced. If the inflammation is not treated in time, it may cause swollen lymph nodes, which will affect our physical health. So what are the ways to treat the problem of swollen lymph nodes?

1: Lymph nodes are important immune organs in the human body. A normal person has about 500-600 lymph nodes, which can be divided into superficial lymph nodes and deep lymph nodes according to their location. The lymph nodes examined in actual clinical work are mainly superficial lymph nodes and deep lymph nodes, which often show no signs of enlargement in the early stages.

2: Some special examinations are required, such as lymphangiography and radionuclide scanning, to find that normal lymph nodes are mostly 0.2~0.5cm in diameter, often distributed in groups, soft in texture, smooth in surface, non-tender, and have no adhesion to surrounding tissues. Except for 1~2 nodes that can be touched in the submandibular, groin, and armpits, they are generally not easy to touch.

3: Lymph node enlargement may be felt due to inflammation or tumors. Each group of lymph nodes collects lymph fluid from the corresponding drainage area. Understanding the relationship between the two is of great clinical significance for determining the location and nature of the primary lesion.

1: Recipe for stir-fried shredded pork with tangerine peel: 10 grams of tangerine peel, 100 grams of lean pork. Preparation method: Cut the pork into strips, add salt and rice wine and mix well. Soak the tangerine peel until soft and cut into strips. When the oil in the pan is 70% hot, add the shredded pork and shredded tangerine peel and stir-fry for a few times. Then add a little salt and rice wine and stir-fry until fragrant. Add water and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes. Add green onions and it’s done. Efficacy: Regulating Qi and resolving phlegm, relieving adverse effects and dispersing stagnation.

2: Plum blossom porridge recipe: 5 grams of white plum blossom, 100 grams of polished rice. Preparation method: Add appropriate amount of water to polished japonica rice and cook into porridge. When it is almost done, add white plum blossoms and boil it for a few more minutes. It can be taken once a day and can be taken frequently. Efficacy: Soothes the liver, regulates qi and relieves depression.

3: Kelp jelly recipe: equal amounts of kelp and pork skin, and appropriate amount of seasoning. Preparation method: Soak the kelp until soft, wash it, cut it into thin strips. Wash the pork skin, cut it into small pieces, and put them in the pot together. Add appropriate amount of water, put in star anise and other seasonings, simmer the kelp and pork skin over low heat until crispy, add appropriate amount of salt to season, put into a plate, and let it cool into jelly. Efficacy: Soothe liver and relieve depression, soften hard masses and resolve phlegm.

It is difficult, but we must remember to detect swollen lymph nodes in time and go to the hospital for regular examinations. Only after the condition is confirmed can we get accurate medical treatment.