Evidence supporting the use of: Japanese Elder
For the health condition: Conjunctivitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Japanese Elder (Sambucus sieboldiana) has traditionally been used in East Asian folk medicine for a variety of ailments, including inflammatory conditions. In the context of conjunctivitis, its use is primarily rooted in traditional herbal medicine practices rather than modern scientific validation. Historical texts and ethnobotanical surveys suggest that preparations from elder species, including Japanese Elder, have been used topically in the form of washes or poultices for eye inflammations, which may include conjunctivitis. The rationale is often based on the plant's perceived anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. However, there is a lack of well-controlled scientific studies specifically examining the efficacy or safety of Japanese Elder for conjunctivitis. Most evidence remains anecdotal, and there are no widely recognized pharmacological studies or clinical trials confirming its effectiveness for this indication. Research on elder species in general (especially Sambucus nigra) does show some anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, but these findings have not been specifically linked to the treatment of conjunctivitis or extended to Japanese Elder in particular. Thus, its use for conjunctivitis is justified by tradition rather than scientific evidence, and the overall quality of supporting evidence remains low.

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