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Source of validity: Traditional
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Tulbaghia, commonly known as wild garlic or society garlic, is a medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. Its use in treating ear infections or earaches is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than scientific validation. In South African ethnomedicine, especially among Zulu and Xhosa communities, Tulbaghia species (notably Tulbaghia violacea) have been used for a variety of ailments, including earaches. Traditional healers may crush the leaves or bulbs to extract juice, which is then applied topically or as ear drops to relieve pain or infection.

However, scientific studies specifically investigating the efficacy and safety of Tulbaghia for ear infections are lacking. Most available research on Tulbaghia focuses on its antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties in vitro, with some evidence showing activity against certain bacteria and fungi. There is, however, no direct clinical or laboratory evidence supporting its use in treating otitis media or other ear conditions in humans. Therefore, while Tulbaghia’s use for earache persists in traditional medicine, its efficacy for this purpose remains unproven by modern scientific standards, warranting a low evidence rating.

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