Evidence supporting the use of: Leptospermum scoparium
For the health condition: Eye Infections

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as mānuka, has a history of traditional use among Māori and some other indigenous peoples in New Zealand and Australia. In traditional Māori medicine (rongoā), various parts of the mānuka plant, including leaves and bark, were used as topical treatments for wounds, burns, and some skin and eye infections. The leaves were sometimes boiled to make infusions or decoctions, which could be applied to inflamed eyes or used as washes. However, these uses are based on oral histories and ethnobotanical records rather than controlled scientific studies.

Modern scientific research has focused primarily on the antibacterial and antifungal properties of mānuka honey and essential oils, especially in the context of wound healing and skin infections. While some in vitro studies show potent antimicrobial properties against a range of pathogens, there is little to no direct scientific evidence specifically supporting the use of Leptospermum scoparium or its derivatives for eye infections in humans. No rigorous clinical trials have evaluated its safety or efficacy for ophthalmic use. Therefore, while there is a traditional precedent for its use in eye infections, the evidence base is weak and largely anecdotal.

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