Evidence supporting the use of: Bai Ji
For the health condition: Eye Problems
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bai Ji (Rhizoma Bletillae) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb primarily known for its ability to stop bleeding, reduce swelling, and promote tissue regeneration, especially in the context of wounds and ulcers. Its use for eye problems is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practices rather than modern scientific validation. Historically, Bai Ji has been included in some ophthalmic prescriptions within TCM, mainly for treating superficial eye injuries, conjunctival wounds, or ulcers due to its astringent and hemostatic properties.
However, its direct application to internal eye diseases or more complex ocular conditions is not prominent in either ancient texts or modern TCM practice guidelines. Mentions of Bai Ji in the context of eye health are limited and generally relate to external injuries, where its wound-healing abilities are leveraged. There is currently little to no robust scientific evidence or clinical research specifically supporting the effectiveness of Bai Ji for eye diseases or vision improvement. Modern pharmacological studies primarily focus on its benefits for skin and mucous membrane healing rather than the eye.
In summary, while Bai Ji has a traditional role in treating superficial eye injuries within TCM, the evidence is limited, and its use is not substantiated by scientific studies for eye problems in general.
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carrot
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cryptoxanthin
cucumber
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fennel
flavonols
goldenseal
green tea
hypromellose
Japanese sophora
lutein
mango
mixed carotenoids
omega-3 fatty acids
rutin
selenium
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
zeaxanthin
zinc
chickweed
nut grass
boxthorne
chrysanthemum
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
Avens
anthocyanidins
anthocyanosides
Bai Ji
beta-zeacarotene
berry
Bioflavonoids
Bassia scoparia
Carotene (unspecified)
Carthamus
Epidermal Growth Factor
Eyebright
Flavonoids
Flavoglycosides
fibroblast growth factor
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Other health conditions supported by Bai Ji
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Appendicitis
Appetite (deficient)
Bleeding (external)
Bleeding (internal)
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Broken Bones
Bruises (healing)
Bruises (prevention)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Canker Sores
Cuts
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dysentery
Dyspepsia
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Gonorrhea
Inflammation
Injuries
Lesions
Leucorrhea
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephritis
Oral Surgery
Scratches and Abrasions
Sprains
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores