Evidence supporting the use of: Siler root
For the health condition: Eye Infections
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Siler root, known botanically as Saposhnikovia divaricata and also called Fang Feng in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been used for centuries primarily for its reputed effects in dispelling wind, relieving pain, and alleviating symptoms of colds, headaches, and rheumatic conditions. In the context of eye infections, TCM texts sometimes mention siler root as a component of multi-herb formulations intended to address external or "wind-heat" conditions, which can include symptoms like red, itchy, or swollen eyes. However, its use for eye infections is not as prominent or specific as other herbs such as chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) or honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua), both of which have more direct traditional associations with eye health. Scientific evidence for siler root’s effectiveness in treating eye infections is lacking. Modern pharmacological studies on siler root have focused primarily on its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and immunomodulatory properties, but there is minimal research directly examining its impact on ocular pathogens or the clinical outcomes of eye infections. The rating reflects that while there is traditional precedent for its inclusion in some remedies for eye-related discomfort, there is little direct evidence (traditional or scientific) supporting its efficacy for treating eye infections specifically.
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Other health conditions supported by siler root
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (respiratory)
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Chills
Cholera
Circulation (poor)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Contagious Diseases
Dandruff
Debility
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diphtheria
Dizziness
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Enteritis
Epilepsy
Erectile Dysfunction
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