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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Hedyotis, particularly Hedyotis diffusa (also known as Oldenlandia diffusa), is a herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine for a variety of ailments, including infections and inflammation. Its use in the management of eye infections is primarily based on traditional medical systems rather than modern clinical evidence. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Hedyotis is believed to "clear heat" and "remove toxins," which conceptually includes treating conditions characterized by redness, swelling, and discharge, such as eye infections (e.g., conjunctivitis). Historical TCM texts describe combining Hedyotis with other herbs in decoctions or washes to address ocular complaints. However, scientific studies focusing specifically on Hedyotis for eye infections are lacking. While some laboratory research has demonstrated that extracts of Hedyotis possess general anti-inflammatory and modest antimicrobial activities, these studies do not directly address their efficacy or safety for treating eye infections in humans. No well-controlled clinical trials have evaluated its use in this context. Thus, the evidence for Hedyotis in eye infections is limited to traditional use, and there is insufficient modern data to support or refute its effectiveness for this indication.

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