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

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Synopsis

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

Historically, various animal horns—such as those from water buffalo, antelope, or rhinoceros—have been utilized in traditional medicine systems across Asia, notably in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In these traditions, horn shavings or decoctions were sometimes prescribed for a range of conditions, including fevers, convulsions, and certain inflammatory ailments. When it comes to eye infections specifically, there is evidence that horn was included in some traditional preparations believed to "clear heat" or reduce internal toxins, which were thought to manifest as ocular symptoms. However, these uses were based on symbolic and humoral theories rather than empirical clinical evidence. There is no credible scientific evidence that horn extracts or powders have antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties that would directly impact the pathogens or biological processes underlying eye infections. Modern pharmacological research has not validated any bioactive compounds in animal horn that are effective for treating eye infections. Furthermore, the use of endangered animal horn (such as rhinoceros) is now condemned on ethical and conservation grounds. In summary, the use of horn for eye infections is primarily supported by traditional beliefs rather than scientific validation, and the evidence for its effectiveness is very weak (rated 1), based mostly on historical precedent rather than empirical results.

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