Evidence supporting the use of: Carthamus
For the health condition: Eye Problems

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Carthamus, commonly known as safflower, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, Carthamus tinctorius (Hong Hua) is employed to "invigorate the blood" and "dispel stasis," which is believed to aid in a range of conditions, including some eye disorders such as blurred vision or eye pain associated with blood stasis. However, these uses are based on traditional concepts rather than modern biomedical understanding of ocular diseases. There is limited mention of safflower being used specifically for eye problems in historical pharmacopeias, but when it appears, it is almost always within the context of broader blood circulation or anti-inflammatory effects that are thought to indirectly benefit eye health. From a scientific standpoint, there is little to no contemporary clinical evidence or robust preclinical research directly supporting the efficacy of Carthamus for treating specific eye conditions. Any effects it may have on eye health are speculative and largely extrapolated from its general vascular and anti-inflammatory actions. Therefore, its use for eye problems is justified predominantly by tradition, with minimal direct scientific validation.

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