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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bassia scoparia (commonly known as Kochia or burning bush) has a history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the seeds of Bassia scoparia—known as "Di Fu Zi"—have been used for their purported "heat-clearing" and "dampness-eliminating" effects, which includes applications for certain inflammatory eye conditions such as conjunctivitis. These uses are primarily based on traditional concepts rather than modern biomedical evidence. While some laboratory studies have indicated potential anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial activities of Bassia scoparia extracts, there is a lack of direct scientific studies—especially well-controlled clinical trials—demonstrating safety or efficacy for conjunctivitis in humans. Overall, the support for Bassia scoparia in the treatment of conjunctivitis is rooted in traditional practice, with insufficient scientific validation to recommend its use for this specific condition.

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