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Source of validity: Scientific
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Oldenlandia diffusa (also known as Hedyotis diffusa) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treating infections, particularly as a "heat-clearing" and "detoxifying" herb. Modern research has begun to investigate its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Several in vitro studies have demonstrated that extracts of O. diffusa possess activity against a range of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Some studies suggest that its bioactive compounds, such as ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, and flavonoids, may contribute to these effects by disrupting bacterial cell membranes or inhibiting inflammatory pathways.

However, the quality of evidence is limited. Most studies are laboratory-based and do not directly translate to clinical efficacy in humans. There are few, if any, well-designed clinical trials evaluating O. diffusa as a treatment for infections in humans. The herb is often used in combination with other botanicals in TCM formulas, which complicates attribution of effects to O. diffusa alone. Overall, while there is preliminary scientific support for its antimicrobial activity, clinical evidence is lacking. Thus, its use for infection is supported by both tradition and some emerging scientific data, but the overall evidence strength is modest.

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