Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Mallow
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chinese Mallow (Malva verticillata, also known as "Dong Kui Zi" in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has a long history of use in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in China. It is most commonly used for its purported abilities to clear heat, promote urination, and relieve swelling. In traditional texts, Chinese Mallow seeds are sometimes mentioned as being helpful for conditions such as sore throat, cough, and swelling, and occasionally for "ear-related" symptoms, but these references are typically indirect—such as treating systemic "heat" or inflammation that may be associated with ear discomfort. There is no robust documentation in classical medical texts that specifically supports its use as a primary treatment for ear infections or earache, but there are some anecdotal and minor traditional references to its use in formulas addressing "heat" in the ear.

From a scientific perspective, there is minimal to no direct clinical evidence supporting the use of Chinese Mallow for ear infections or earaches. Modern pharmacological studies have focused more on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and diuretic properties, but these studies do not specifically address otic conditions. Therefore, its use for ear infection or earache is based primarily on traditional practice, and the scientific evidence for efficacy in this context is very weak or absent.

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