Evidence supporting the use of: Amor seco
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

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Synopsis

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

"Amor seco" is a common name used for several plant species, most commonly Desmodium adscendens or Desmodium incanum in Latin America. The use of Amor seco for ear infections or earache is primarily based on traditional medicine practices. In ethnobotanical surveys from various regions in Central and South America, traditional healers have reportedly used leaf or plant extracts—sometimes as drops or poultices—for treating earaches or ear infections. However, there is a lack of rigorous clinical or pharmacological studies specifically investigating the efficacy of Amor seco for otic conditions. Most available documentation is anecdotal, originating from interviews or field studies of local medicinal plant use. No published randomized controlled trials or laboratory studies directly demonstrate antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory action of Desmodium species in the context of ear infections. Thus, while the use of Amor seco for this purpose has been observed in folk medicine, scientific validation is minimal or absent, and evidence quality remains low.

If considering use, it is important to be cautious: ear infections may require medical treatment to avoid complications, and untested herbal remedies placed in the ear could pose risks.

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