Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Tulbaghia, commonly known as wild garlic or society garlic, is traditionally used in some African medicinal systems for a variety of ailments, including infections and inflammatory conditions. There are ethnobotanical reports indicating its use in traditional medicine to address eye infections, which may include conjunctivitis. However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies—such as randomized controlled trials or well-documented clinical case series—directly evaluating the efficacy of Tulbaghia species (such as Tulbaghia violacea) for the treatment of conjunctivitis. Most support for its use in this context is anecdotal or based on traditional knowledge passed through generations. The proposed mechanism, according to traditional use, is linked to the plant's reputed antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, but this has not been specifically validated for eye conditions in scientific literature. Therefore, while Tulbaghia does have a history of traditional use for conjunctivitis in some cultures, there is currently minimal scientific evidence to justify or explain its effectiveness for this condition.

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