Evidence supporting the use of: Aster (unspecified)
For the health condition: Conjunctivitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Aster (genus Aster, family Asteraceae) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in East Asia, but also in Native American herbalism. Various species of Aster have been used in folk remedies for ailments such as cough, fever, and inflammation. Regarding conjunctivitis (pink eye), there is some documentation of the use of Aster species in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and in historical herbal literature as a wash or compress for inflamed eyes. However, the evidence supporting this use is largely anecdotal and based on traditional practices rather than rigorous scientific evaluation. There are no high-quality clinical studies or well-established pharmacological analyses that confirm the efficacy or safety of Aster for conjunctivitis. The available support is primarily from historical texts and ethnobotanical records, which mention its use for eye inflammation or irritation. Due to the lack of robust scientific data, the evidence rating is low, but its use does have some traditional precedent.

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