Evidence supporting the use of: Red root (unspecified)
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Red root typically refers to Ceanothus americanus, though sometimes other species are called by this name. Its use in treating ear infections or earaches is primarily supported by traditional herbal medicine, particularly within North American indigenous and early American folk practices. Herbalists have historically utilized red root for a variety of ailments, most notably for its purported lymphatic and astringent properties. Some traditional sources describe its use as a gargle or tea to reduce swelling in the throat and lymph nodes, which are sometimes associated with ear discomfort, but direct use for ear infections is not commonly documented in authoritative ethnobotanical texts. There is no robust clinical or scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of red root for ear infections or earaches. Modern herbal guides occasionally mention it as a supportive agent for lymphatic congestion, which could theoretically relate to ear issues, but evidence is anecdotal at best. No clinical trials or pharmacological studies exist that validate its effectiveness or safety for this indication. As such, its use for ear infection or earache is based on limited traditional accounts and is not widely recognized or recommended in evidence-based practice.

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