Synopsis

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

Macaranga indica has traditional uses in various regional systems of medicine, particularly in South Asia. In some folk medicinal practices, the leaves or extracts of Macaranga indica are applied as poultices or eye washes for inflammatory eye conditions, including conjunctivitis. However, the documentation of its use for conjunctivitis is mainly found in ethnobotanical surveys and traditional knowledge repositories rather than formal pharmacological or clinical studies. The rationale for its use is generally based on its reputed anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, as described in traditional medicine systems. There are limited phytochemical studies indicating the presence of flavonoids and other bioactive compounds in Macaranga indica that may have general anti-inflammatory effects, but no scientific studies have specifically evaluated its effectiveness or safety for conjunctivitis in humans or animals. Thus, the use of Macaranga indica for conjunctivitis is justified primarily by tradition, with minimal scientific backing, and the evidence supporting its use is weak (rated 1 out of 5).

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