Evidence supporting the use of: Ligustrum
For the health condition: Conjunctivitis

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Synopsis

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

Ligustrum, also known as privet, has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In TCM, Ligustrum lucidum (nu zhen zi) is considered to nourish liver and kidney yin, and is sometimes recommended for eye conditions, which are often associated with liver imbalances in TCM theory. While conjunctivitis (pink eye) is not specifically named, traditional herbal formulas for red or inflamed eyes may contain Ligustrum among other ingredients. However, this use is based on holistic and energetic principles rather than direct clinical evidence for conjunctivitis. There is little to no published scientific research supporting Ligustrum’s efficacy in treating conjunctivitis in humans, nor are there controlled trials or pharmacological studies demonstrating activity against the pathogens responsible for conjunctivitis. The evidence for its use in this context is therefore almost entirely traditional, and the strength of evidence is weak (rated 1 out of 5), reflecting a reliance on historical and anecdotal practices rather than modern clinical validation.

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