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Source of validity: Traditional
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The use of praying mantis (specifically, the ootheca or egg case) in treating eye infections is primarily justified by traditional medicine practices, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, the mantis egg case, known as "Sang Piao Xiao," is used for various health conditions, mostly unrelated to eye infections — it is more commonly prescribed for urinary and reproductive health issues. However, there are some references in folk remedies where parts of the praying mantis or its egg case have been used in poultices or topical preparations for eye complaints or infections. These uses are largely anecdotal and rooted in historic or regional traditions rather than in codified TCM texts. Scientific validation for the use of praying mantis in treating eye infections is lacking. There are no robust clinical trials, pharmacological studies, or peer-reviewed research articles that demonstrate efficacy or safety for this application. Modern biomedicine does not recognize praying mantis or its derivatives as a treatment for eye infections. Thus, its use in this context should be regarded as traditional, with very weak supporting evidence.

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