Eyebright

Eyebright possesses anticatarrheal, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally, it has been used for nasal catarrh, sinusitis, and particularly for conjunctivitis when applied locally as an eye lotion. 

False unicorn is believed to act on the uterus. Traditionally, it is used for ovarian dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea, and specifically for amenorrhea. It is also reported to be useful in preventing vomiting during pregnancy and threatened miscarriage. 

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Elder blossoms are frequently made into a tea, sometimes with eyebright Euphrasia officinalis) and used as an eyewash for conjunctivitis. Elder flowers are mixed with rosewater and applied to the eyes to improve vision. Elder flower tea is a popular "spring tonic," taken first thing in the morning for several weeks. Elder flowers have also been used as a traditional herb in smoking blends. 

Elder blossoms, eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) and goldenrod herb make a beneficial infusion to treat hay fever due to its anti-inflammatory properties. 

Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD (2002) Eyebright. In Herbal Medicines, 2nd edn. London Pharmaceutical Press. 

Sun. angelica, bay, chamomile, celandine, eyebright, juniper, marigold, rosemary, rue, saffron, St. John s wort, sundew, walnut. 

These species were selected according to a number of criteria including their availability in quantity, whether currently in trade or considered by end users to have potential. In addition, Eyebright and St Johns Wort were among others also felt to have potential. It is possible to see the common species on this latter list and on the list of important plants in Celtic medicine. 

In the United States, bilberry is usually sold in capsule form as an antioxidant and to promote eye health. It is sometimes combined with other vitamins or herbs purported to be beneficial to the eye, such as lutein or eyebright. 

Others-. Argaric, Bugloss, Celandine, Eyebright, Peony. 

Species of eyebright are difficult to distinguish botanically (Harkiss and Timmins 1973). Euphrasia stricta, E. rostikov-iana, and hybrids or mixtures of these species are commonly accepted as eyebright (Wichtl 2004). 

An animal study indicated that eyebright may modify glucose regulation (Porchezhian et al. 2000). People with diabetes are advised to monitor their blood sugar closely and... 

No information on the safety of eyebright in pregnancy or lactation was identified in the scientific or traditional... 

No adverse effects were observed in rats orally administered up to 6 g/kg of an aqueous extract of eyebright (Porchezhian et al. 2000). 

No mutagenic activity of an ethanol extract of eyebright was observed in the Ames mutagenicity assay with Salmonella typhimurium strains TA98 and TAIOO with or without metabolic activation by S9 (Schimmer et al. 1994). 

Common/vernacular names Clary, clary wort, muscatel sage, clear eye, see bright, and eyebright. 

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