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Source of validity: Traditional
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Lophatherum gracile (commonly known as Lophatherum or "Dan Zhu Ye") is a traditional medicinal herb widely used in Chinese medicine. Its use for conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye) is primarily rooted in traditional practice rather than robust scientific validation. According to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Lophatherum is classified as a cooling herb that clears heat and eliminates irritability, and is often included in formulations for conditions characterized by "heat" in the heart and small intestine channels, which can manifest as red, painful eyes (a symptom of conjunctivitis). Classic texts such as the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" and various materia medica list Lophatherum as an ingredient for treating eye inflammation and related symptoms.

However, the modern scientific literature provides limited direct evidence for its effectiveness in treating conjunctivitis. Most available studies focus on its general anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which are theorized to be beneficial for eye infections, but there is a lack of rigorous clinical trials specifically evaluating its impact on conjunctivitis in humans. Therefore, its use for this indication is primarily justified by longstanding tradition and historical precedent in East Asian herbal medicine, rather than by modern scientific research.

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