Evidence supporting the use of: Golden shower tree
For the health condition: Eye Infections

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

The use of the Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula) in treating eye infections is primarily rooted in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda and other folk practices in South Asia. Traditional texts like the Ayurvedic Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita mention the use of various parts of the plant, including the pulp and leaves, for their purported antimicrobial and soothing effects in the management of eye ailments. Some practices involve preparing decoctions or extracts and applying them as washes for inflamed or infected eyes. However, while these uses are well-documented in ethnobotanical surveys and historical records, there is a scarcity of rigorous scientific studies directly validating the efficacy of Cassia fistula preparations for eye infections in humans. Existing laboratory studies have primarily focused on its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in general, not specifically in ocular applications. Thus, while traditional use is established, the evidence from controlled clinical trials or pharmacological studies specifically addressing eye infections remains minimal, warranting a low evidence rating.

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