Evidence supporting the use of: Carthamus
For the health condition: Eye Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Carthamus, generally referring to Carthamus tinctorius (safflower), has been used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Chinese and Middle Eastern herbal practices, for a variety of conditions, including eye health. In traditional Chinese medicine, safflower is sometimes included in formulations targeting blood circulation and is occasionally cited for use in conditions described as "eye redness" or "eye swelling," which may correspond to certain types of eye infections or inflammations. However, these uses are based on empirical tradition rather than modern clinical trials or pharmacological studies.

Current scientific literature does not provide strong evidence to support the effectiveness of Carthamus in treating or preventing eye infections. While some laboratory studies have explored anti-inflammatory or antioxidant properties of safflower extracts, there is no direct or robust clinical evidence to validate its use specifically for eye infections in humans. Therefore, its use for this purpose is justified primarily by tradition, and the quality of supporting evidence is very low.

In summary, Carthamus may be included in some traditional remedies for eye complaints, but there is minimal scientific validation and no high-quality clinical trials confirming its efficacy for eye infections.

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