Evidence supporting the use of: Heal-All
For the health condition: Conjunctivitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Heal-All (Prunella vulgaris) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, including for ocular conditions such as conjunctivitis ("pink eye"). Historically, it has been applied as an eyewash or poultice in European and Asian herbal traditions, largely due to its reputed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Folk medicine sources have recommended Heal-All for soothing irritated eyes and reducing redness or swelling. However, there is very limited scientific research directly evaluating its efficacy or safety for conjunctivitis in humans. Most available studies on Heal-All focus on its general antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory constituents (such as rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and tannins) in vitro, not specifically on eye infections or conjunctivitis. No clinical trials have been conducted to validate its use for this particular indication. Thus, while its use is justified by tradition and plausible mechanisms, there is little scientific evidence to support these uses, and the overall quality of evidence is low (rated 1/5).
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black currant
cat's claw
Chinese salvia root
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
forsythia
ginger
green tea
honeysuckle
lactoperoxidase
nettle
phellodendron amurense
plantain
pomegranate
quercetin
resveratrol
schizonepeta
sphaeranthus indicus
vitamin A
vitamin C
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
neem tree
commiphora
swertia
chrysanthemum
trichosanthes
eucalyptus
Alchornea
Aconite
American Liverleaf
Astragalin
Bee Propolis
Bermuda Grass
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Balsam
Butea monosperma
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bee products
Baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Belamcanda
Colloidal Silver
Chinese Raisintree
Eclipta
Metal Salt
Sandalwood
Other health conditions supported by Heal-All
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Allergies (respiratory)
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Athlete's Foot
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Conjunctivitis
Cuts
Dandruff
Debility
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Eczema