Evidence supporting the use of: Green onion
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

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Synopsis

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

Green onion (Allium fistulosum) has been used in traditional folk medicine, including some home remedies, to support or treat ear infections or earaches. In some cultures, it has been suggested that warming a green onion stalk, extracting its juice, and applying a few drops into the ear may relieve pain or symptoms of infection. However, this remedy is rooted in anecdotal and traditional practices, without substantial documentation in historical medical texts. There is no direct scientific evidence from clinical trials or pharmacological studies supporting the effectiveness of green onion for earaches or ear infections. The purported benefit may be loosely based on the known antimicrobial compounds in related Allium species (like garlic), but these effects have not been specifically studied or validated for green onion or for the treatment of ear conditions. Additionally, applying any substance directly into the ear canal without medical supervision carries risks, including worsening infection or injury to the ear. Therefore, while green onion use for earache has some basis in tradition, the level of evidence remains very low, and it is not recommended in place of evidence-based medical treatments.

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