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Source of validity: Traditional
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Pulsatilla, also known as wind flower or Pasque flower, is a remedy commonly used in traditional homeopathic medicine. Its use for supporting or treating red or itching eyes is primarily based on traditional homeopathic indications rather than robust scientific evidence. In homeopathy, Pulsatilla is often recommended for mild conjunctivitis, styes, or eye irritation, especially when symptoms include redness, itching, or a bland, yellowish discharge, and when symptoms are worse in a warm room and better in open air. These indications have appeared in homeopathic materia medica for over a century, with practitioners citing anecdotal success.

However, there is a lack of scientific studies or clinical trials substantiating the efficacy of Pulsatilla for ocular conditions. The available evidence is limited to case reports and practitioner observations within the homeopathic tradition, with no support from rigorous, peer-reviewed biomedical research. Conventional herbal medicine does not commonly use Pulsatilla for eye complaints due to its potential toxicity in crude form. Thus, its use for red or itching eyes is justified by tradition within homeopathy, but the quality of evidence is low.

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