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

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sanguisorba, commonly known as burnet, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Sanguisorba officinalis (Di Yu) is often utilized for its purported anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Historically, it has been applied in various forms, such as decoctions or topical washes, to support healing in cases of bleeding, burns, and sometimes minor infections, including those affecting the eyes. However, most references to its use for eye infections stem from folk practices and are not accompanied by rigorous scientific documentation or clinical trials. There is limited evidence in the biomedical literature specifically examining Sanguisorba’s effects on ocular pathogens or eye inflammation. Any purported benefits are primarily based on its broader traditional use for wound healing and anti-inflammatory purposes rather than targeted, evidence-based application for eye infections. Therefore, while Sanguisorba is occasionally cited in ethnobotanical sources for eye-related concerns, its use for this condition is best characterized as traditional, and the scientific support for this application is minimal.

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