Evidence supporting the use of: Chenopodium album
For the health condition: Eye Infections

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Chenopodium album, commonly known as lamb's quarters or bathua, has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in South Asia. In some folk remedies, extracts or preparations of its leaves have been applied topically or used as washes for minor eye ailments, such as redness or irritation. However, these uses are primarily grounded in ethnobotanical tradition and anecdotal reports rather than rigorous scientific validation. There is a lack of peer-reviewed clinical studies or pharmacological investigations specifically demonstrating the efficacy or safety of Chenopodium album for treating eye infections in humans. The plant does contain certain bioactive compounds, such as saponins and flavonoids, which have general antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties in laboratory settings. Despite this, there is no direct evidence linking these constituents to effective treatment of ocular infections. Therefore, while its use for eye conditions is occasionally mentioned in traditional contexts, it is not supported by modern scientific research, and safety for this purpose has not been established.

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