Condition
Treatment Support
decongestant
Application
tincture, capsule, tea
Eyebright
(Euphrasia officinalis)
Botanical Information
A small perennial semiparastitic plant of meadows in the Snapdragon family with opposite leaves and small white to pale lilac flowers.
Working with Eyebright
Part(s) Used
Leaf, Flowers
Herb Forms
Tincture, capsule, homeopathic tablet, bulk herb.
Eyebright is a mildly decongesting, astringent herb which reduces inflammation. It is useful for red or inflamed eyes and for conjunctivitis and styes, taken internally and applied externally. As a mild decongestant, it is also excellent to stop excessive runny discharges both in hayfever and other sinus problems.
Eyebright has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Eyebright
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory, astringent
Application
tea internally and as a wash externally
Condition
Treatment Support
reduces inflammation
Application
wash externally
Condition
Treatment Support
antibacterial
Application
wash externally, tea internally
Condition
Treatment Support
antihistamine, decongestant
Application
tincture, capsules, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
decongestant
Application
tincture, tea, capsule
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
