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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Dianthus, commonly known as "carnation" or "pinks," has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is referred to as Dianthus chinensis (石竹, shí zhú). In traditional practice, Dianthus is used primarily as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract conditions, but there are scattered references in some traditional herbal compendia to its use for "clearing heat" and "removing toxins," which may extend to inflammatory or infectious conditions, including those affecting the eyes. However, these references are not prominent or common within the primary classical texts, and its use for eye infections is not a major or well-documented application. Modern scientific research does not provide clinical evidence or pharmacological studies to support the use of Dianthus for eye infections specifically. There are some general studies on its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in vitro, but these are not targeted to ocular pathogens or conditions. Thus, the evidence for its efficacy in treating eye infections is very limited and largely based on traditional anecdotal use rather than rigorous scientific validation.

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