Evidence supporting the use of: Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Eye Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chrysanthemum, particularly Chrysanthemum morifolium (Ju Hua in Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal practices for managing various eye conditions, including eye infections, redness, swelling, and blurred vision. TCM texts describe chrysanthemum as having "cooling" and "detoxifying" properties, often used in combination with other herbs to "clear wind and heat"—terms that, in TCM theory, are associated with inflammatory eye conditions. Its use is primarily based on traditional empirical observations rather than rigorous scientific evaluation.

Scientific studies directly evaluating the efficacy of chrysanthemum for eye infections are limited. Some in vitro and animal studies have reported mild antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of chrysanthemum extracts, but these findings are preliminary and not directly linked to clinical outcomes for eye infections. There are no high-quality randomized controlled trials supporting the use of chrysanthemum for treating eye infections in humans. As such, the evidence supporting its use for this indication is largely traditional, with limited scientific validation. Safety, especially for direct ocular application, is also not well established.

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