Evidence supporting the use of: Bai ji
For the health condition: Eye Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Bai Ji (白芨, Rhizoma Bletillae) is primarily used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its hemostatic (stop bleeding), anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, particularly for external injuries, ulcers, and bleeding disorders. While Bai Ji is occasionally referenced in traditional texts for addressing suppurative sores, ulcers, or traumatic injuries near the eye, there is no strong tradition of using Bai Ji specifically for treating eye infections such as conjunctivitis or keratitis. Some classical TCM formulas may include Bai Ji for topical application to traumatic eye wounds or to promote tissue healing, but its use is not a standard or major approach for infectious eye conditions. Furthermore, there is currently little to no modern scientific research that validates the efficacy of Bai Ji in treating bacterial or viral eye infections in humans. Most pharmacological studies focus on its wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and hemostatic activities, with limited data on antimicrobial effects relevant to ophthalmic pathogens. In summary, the historical justification for using Bai Ji for eye infections is weak and not central to its traditional uses, and scientific validation is lacking. Its application for this indication should be considered with caution and not as a primary or evidence-based treatment.

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