Evidence supporting the use of: Fringed Pink
For the health condition: Eye Infections
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Fringed Pink (Dianthus superbus) has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is known as "Qu Mai." Within TCM, Qu Mai is primarily used to promote urination, clear damp-heat, and support menstrual health. There are records indicating its use in herbal combinations for various inflammatory conditions, and some traditional sources have referenced its application in treating eye discomfort or infections, typically as a wash or decoction. However, this usage is not one of its principal or most widely documented traditional applications, and there are few, if any, reputable English-language historical texts that directly link Fringed Pink to the routine treatment of eye infections.
In terms of scientific validation, there is currently a lack of clinical or preclinical research substantiating the effectiveness of Fringed Pink for eye infections. Most modern phytochemical and pharmacological studies have focused on its possible diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties in general, not specifically in the context of ophthalmic use. As such, while the tradition exists in certain herbal medicine contexts, the supporting evidence is limited and not robustly documented.
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trichosanthes
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Arisaema
Bee Propolis
Bai Ji
Baphicacanthus cusia
Blepharis
Barleria
Black Nightshade
Bassia scoparia
Bergenia
Borneol
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Colloidal Silver
Cinquefoil
Cornflower
Centipeda
Cynodon dactylon
Carthamus
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
DIVI-DIVI
Eyebright
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
Embelia
Ficus religiosa
Fringed Pink
Genipap
Growth factors
Golden Shower Tree
Guazuma ulmifolia
Hedyotis
Houttuynia
Henna
Isatis
Indian Fagonia
Kachnar
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
Lichen
Laggera pterodonta
Ligustrum
Lodhtree
Lysozyme
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Leptospermum scoparium
Liverwort
Loranthus
Lysimachia
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Mallow
Melia
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Malva sylvestris
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Phellodendron
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Pluchea
Patrinia
Pyrola
Rubus
Rosa laevigata
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Speedwell
Spanish Needle
Self-Heal
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Sanguisorba
Semecarpus anacardium
Storax
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Violet
Other health conditions supported by Fringed Pink
Abdominal PainAsthma
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Cough (dry)
Cuts
Emotional Sensitivity
Eye Infections
Fever
Gastritis
Insomnia
Itching
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Wounds and Sores