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Source of validity: Traditional
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Litsea, particularly species like Litsea cubeba (commonly known as may chang), has a history of use in traditional medicine systems across Asia. In some ethnobotanical records, Litsea leaves and fruits have been used topically for various skin and eye ailments, including minor eye infections and inflammations. The rationale for such use is often based on the reported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of the plant's essential oils and extracts. However, there is a lack of rigorous clinical or pharmacological studies specifically validating the efficacy and safety of Litsea for treating eye infections in humans. Most available evidence is anecdotal or derived from broader uses of the plant in folk medicine. While in vitro studies have demonstrated that Litsea essential oil possesses antimicrobial activity against certain pathogens, none have directly evaluated its effects on pathogens causing eye infections or its safety in ocular applications. Therefore, Litsea’s use for eye infections is supported primarily by tradition, with very limited scientific backing, and should not be considered a proven or recommended treatment in modern clinical practice.

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