Evidence supporting the use of: DIVI-DIVI
For the health condition: Eye Infections
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Divi-divi (Caesalpinia coriaria) is a plant native to Central and South America, and its pods and leaves have been used in traditional medicine for a variety of purposes. The use of divi-divi to support or treat eye infections appears to be primarily based on traditional practices in some cultures, rather than on solid scientific validation. In folk medicine, extracts or decoctions made from divi-divi pods or leaves have occasionally been applied as washes or compresses for eye complaints, including infections or inflammation. However, there is a lack of detailed ethnobotanical documentation specifying its widespread use specifically for eye infections, and the traditional use seems limited to certain geographic regions.
From a scientific standpoint, there is currently little to no published research evaluating the efficacy or safety of divi-divi for eye infections in humans or animals. While some laboratory studies have reported that divi-divi contains tannins and other polyphenolic compounds with antibacterial or astringent properties, these findings are preliminary and do not directly support its application for ocular conditions. No clinical trials or robust pharmacological investigations have been conducted to substantiate its use for eye infections. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for using divi-divi in this manner, scientific evidence remains minimal.
Other ingredients used for Eye Infections
betelburdock
chamomile
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
forsythia
goldenseal
green tea
marshmallow
nettle
parsley
plantain
purified silver
schizonepeta
vitamin A
zinc
chickweed
typhonium
xanthium (cockleburs)
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
rubia cordifolia
silk tree
siler root
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
white oak
Avens
Agrimony
Abrus
Alchornea
Aerva lanata
Abuta
Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Bai Ji
Baphicacanthus cusia
Blepharis
Barleria
Black Nightshade
Bassia scoparia
Bergenia
Borneol
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Colloidal Silver
Cinquefoil
Cornflower
Centipeda
Cynodon dactylon
Carthamus
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
DIVI-DIVI
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Embelia
Mallow
Metal Salt
Oak
Other health conditions supported by DIVI-DIVI
AbscessesAsthma
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Canker Sores
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Ear Infection or Earache
Eye Infections
Fever
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Itching
Pain (general remedies for)
Rashes and Hives