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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Eyebright – Monograph
Common – Eyebright
Botanical Name – Euphrasia Officinalis
Parts Used – Foliage and/or the Whole Plant
Active Constituents - Iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, and tannins.
So what is Eyebright good for?
Therapeutic Properties – Anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-catarrhal.
Eyebright has been used for hundreds of years for varicose ailments. Eyebright has mainly been used to treat inflammation of the eye. But due to possible toxic effects of the herb is has been recommended to be taken only in homeopathic form.
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