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Source of validity: Traditional
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Nut grass (Cyperus rotundus), also known as "musta" in Ayurveda, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In these traditions, nut grass is sometimes used for various ailments, including digestive issues, inflammation, and fever. Its use for eye infections is based mainly on its purported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties as described in traditional medical texts, where it is included in formulations intended for eye health and for washing the eyes. However, the direct evidence supporting its efficacy for treating or supporting eye infections is largely anecdotal and not well-documented in the scientific literature.

Contemporary scientific studies exploring nut grass focus primarily on its potential as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant agent. Some in vitro (test tube) studies have demonstrated that extracts of Cyperus rotundus possess antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria and fungi, but these studies do not specifically address ocular pathogens or clinical outcomes in eye infections. There are no high-quality clinical trials or robust experimental studies directly supporting its use for eye infections in humans.

Therefore, while the use of nut grass for eye infections is rooted in traditional practice, particularly in South Asian and East Asian cultures, the evidence supporting its efficacy for this purpose is weak and not substantiated by modern clinical research. Further scientific investigation would be needed to validate these traditional claims.

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