Synopsis

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

Centipeda, particularly Centipeda minima, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the management of various conditions, including red or itching eyes. In TCM, Centipeda is known as "E Bu Shi Cao" and is traditionally used for its purported anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and detoxifying properties. It is often included in herbal formulations targeted at "wind-heat" conditions, which are considered to be underlying causes of ocular irritation and redness in TCM theory.

There is some preliminary pharmacological research that has identified anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic compounds in Centipeda, such as sesquiterpene lactones, but direct clinical trials assessing its efficacy for red or itchy eyes in humans are lacking. The bulk of its use for ocular symptoms comes from traditional practices and case reports rather than rigorous scientific evaluation. As such, while laboratory studies suggest potential mechanisms (such as inhibition of inflammatory mediators), these findings have not been robustly validated in controlled clinical settings specific to eye conditions.

In summary, the use of Centipeda for red or itching eyes is primarily justified by traditional medical systems, with limited supporting scientific evidence and no high-quality clinical trials to date.

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