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Source of validity: Traditional
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Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine and other Asian folk medicines, where it is employed for a variety of ailments, including as a remedy for infections and inflammation. The flower buds and roots are sometimes incorporated into decoctions believed to "clear heat" and "detoxify" the body, which conceptually corresponds to combating infection from a traditional perspective. However, evidence for these uses is largely anecdotal and embedded within traditional herbal practices rather than grounded in rigorous scientific research. While some laboratory studies have explored the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of daylily extracts in vitro, these are preliminary and do not directly translate to efficacy in treating infections in humans. To date, there are no well-designed clinical trials or robust scientific validation supporting the use of daylily for the treatment or prevention of infections. Thus, its use is primarily justified by tradition, and scientific evidence remains limited and insufficient for strong recommendations.

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