Evidence supporting the use of: Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
For the health condition: Conjunctivitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Chrysanthemum, particularly Chrysanthemum morifolium (commonly known as Ju Hua in traditional Chinese medicine), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine for the treatment of eye-related ailments, including conjunctivitis (commonly referred to as "red eye" or "pink eye"). In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), chrysanthemum is believed to have cooling and detoxifying properties, making it a popular choice for clearing heat and dispersing wind—concepts that are thought to underlie many inflammatory eye conditions in TCM theory.

Historical medical texts, such as the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and "Compendium of Materia Medica" (Bencao Gangmu), list chrysanthemum as a remedy for eye discomfort, redness, and swelling. Preparations often involve decoctions or infusions, sometimes used as eyewashes or teas. While there are a few modern laboratory studies suggesting that chrysanthemum extracts have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity, these studies are preliminary, mostly in vitro or in animal models, and do not directly address conjunctivitis in humans.

Therefore, the primary basis for using chrysanthemum to treat or support conjunctivitis is grounded in tradition rather than robust clinical evidence. The scientific validation for its effectiveness in treating conjunctivitis is limited and not yet strong enough to be considered conclusive.

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