Eyebright
| Common Name | Eyebright |
| Latin Name | Euphrasia officinalis |
| Folk Name | Red Eyebright |
| Medical Uses | Properties: Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Vulnerary. Internal Uses: Allergies, Blepharitis, Catarrh, Colds, Congestion, Conjunctivitis, Earaches, Eye Weakness, Hay Fever, Light Sensitivity, Rhinitis, Sinusitis Internal Applications: Tea, Tincture, Capsules. Eyebright stimulates the liver to clean the blood and it relieves conditions that congest visual clarity. Topical Uses: Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis, Eye Soreness, Leukorrhea, Wounds Topical Applications: Eyewash, nasal wash, poultice for wounds. Douche for leukorrhea, compress for conjunctivitis and blepharitis. Contraindications: Avoid in cases of extreme congestion, which may be worsened by Eyebright's astringent properties. |