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Silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), also known as Mimosa tree, has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Chinese and other Asian systems. While it is widely used for mental health and mood support, some traditional sources mention its use for various inflammatory or infectious conditions, including eye infections. However, the evidence for its use specifically for eye infections is limited and largely anecdotal.

Traditional herbalists sometimes prepare decoctions or infusions from the bark or flowers of the silk tree, which are then applied externally or used as washes for their purported anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. In Chinese medicine, Albizia julibrissin is sometimes categorized as a calming or spirit-lifting herb, but its application for eye health is not prominent in major classical texts. The rationale for its occasional use in eye infections may be extrapolated from its general anti-inflammatory and healing properties described in folk medicine.

There is currently little to no modern scientific research directly evaluating the efficacy or safety of silk tree extracts for the treatment of eye infections. Most pharmacological studies focus on its antidepressant, anxiolytic, or neuroprotective effects. As such, while some traditional use exists, it is neither a well-established nor a well-studied remedy for eye infections, and evidence supporting its use for this specific condition is very weak.

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