Evidence supporting the use of: Thaumatococcus daniellii
For the health condition: Glaucoma

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Thaumatococcus daniellii, commonly known as the source of thaumatin (a natural sweetener), is used in traditional West African medicine for various ailments, including eye conditions such as glaucoma. Ethnobotanical surveys and reports document its use by herbalists, particularly in Nigeria, as an ingredient in local remedies intended to relieve eye pressure or improve vision. However, there is minimal scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for glaucoma. Only a few preliminary studies exist, and these focus mainly on the general antioxidant or anti-inflammatory properties of the plant’s extracts rather than on direct intraocular pressure-lowering effects or glaucoma-specific outcomes. No high-quality clinical trials or pharmacological studies have validated its use for glaucoma or elucidated a plausible mechanism of action. In summary, while there is some historical and cultural precedent for using Thaumatococcus daniellii in folk medicine for eye conditions, the evidence base is weak and largely anecdotal, lacking robust experimental or clinical support.

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