Evidence supporting the use of: Sophora flavescens
For the health condition: Eye Infections

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Sophora flavescens, also known as Ku Shen, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in East Asian medicine. Its roots are commonly included in preparations for a variety of ailments, including skin and eye conditions. Historical texts such as the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" and "Ben Cao Gang Mu" (Compendium of Materia Medica) mention the use of Sophora flavescens in treating eye infections like conjunctivitis, often in the form of decoctions or washes. The purported benefits are attributed to its "heat-clearing" and "detoxifying" properties, concepts central to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). While some laboratory studies have demonstrated that extracts from Sophora flavescens possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, direct scientific evidence supporting its efficacy specifically for eye infections in humans is lacking. Most of the available evidence consists of traditional usage and anecdotal clinical reports. Thus, its use for eye infections is best characterized as being supported by traditional rather than rigorous scientific evidence, with a modest level of support based on its historical application and plausible biological activity suggested by in vitro studies.

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