Evidence supporting the use of: Bengal Fig
For the health condition: Eye Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

The Bengal Fig (Ficus benghalensis), commonly known as the banyan tree, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and folk medicine across South Asia. Its latex, leaves, and bark have been applied topically or used in decoctions for a variety of ailments, including eye infections. Traditional texts and ethnobotanical surveys report the use of Ficus benghalensis extracts to treat conjunctivitis and other minor eye irritations, likely due to their purported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. However, while there are some laboratory studies suggesting the plant has general antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory effects, specific high-quality clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness against eye infections in humans is lacking. Most of the available information is anecdotal or based on traditional practice rather than rigorous scientific validation. As such, the use of Bengal Fig for eye infections is primarily justified by tradition, with only limited, indirect scientific support from in vitro or animal studies. Until more robust clinical studies are conducted, its use for eye infections should be regarded as traditional and approached with caution.

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