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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Henna (Lawsonia inermis) has been used in traditional medicine across various cultures, including in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. In some of these traditions, henna leaves or extracts have been applied to the skin and occasionally used in folk remedies for eye infections, often as topical poultices or washes. The rationale for its use is based on its purported antimicrobial and cooling properties, as described in historical texts and local medicinal practices. However, there is minimal scientific research specifically investigating the efficacy or safety of henna for treating eye infections in humans. Existing studies on henna generally focus on its antibacterial and antifungal properties in vitro, but not on its application to the eyes or its effects on ocular pathogens. Furthermore, modern medical advice strongly cautions against using non-sterile substances, including plant extracts like henna, in or near the eyes due to the risk of irritation, toxicity, and secondary infection. Thus, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in this context, the supporting evidence is anecdotal and not substantiated by rigorous clinical research.

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