Evidence supporting the use of: Thatch screw-pine
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

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Synopsis

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

Thatch screw-pine (Pandanus tectorius) has been used in various traditional medicine systems, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, for a range of ailments. There are reports in ethnobotanical literature that parts of the plant, such as leaves or extracts, have been used in folk remedies for treating ear infections or earache. However, the documentation of such use is limited and often lacks detail regarding preparation and administration. Furthermore, there is no robust clinical or pharmacological evidence to support the efficacy or safety of Pandanus tectorius in treating ear conditions. Most references to its use for ear infections are anecdotal or based on oral traditions rather than written records or scientific studies. No peer-reviewed studies or pharmacological analyses specifically demonstrate antimicrobial or analgesic properties of Thatch screw-pine relevant to otic (ear) health. In summary, while there is some traditional precedent for its use, the evidence is weak and not substantiated by modern scientific research.

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