# Eyebright

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Euphrasia officinalis, Eyebright
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Key Actions: Anti-catarrhal, Anti-.
Parts Used: Whole herb.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Cautions: Possible eye irritation when used.

## Symptoms by System

### Urinary & Genital
- Poorly researched, eyebright is regarded by herbalists as a key remedy for mucous membranes of the eyes, ears, and sinuses.
- Eyebright Euphrasia officinalis Eyebright may have gained its name from its flowers, thought to resemble the human eye.
- More probably , experience taught that the herb was good for the eyes, hence the name.
- Although little researched, it contains constituents known to have a tonic effect on mucous membranes, including those of the eyes.
- medicinal uses Part used Whole herb Key actions Anti-catarrhal • Anti- inflammatory • Astringent eye disorders in Western herbal medicine, eyebright is a specific remedy for common eye problems such as conjunctivitis (“red eye”) and blepharitis (infection of the eyelid).
- Taken internally , it is thought to heal the surface of the eye, relieving inflammation and drying up excessive watering.
- Well-filtered, cooled eyebright infusion can also be applied as a lotion to a partially closed eye.
- Traditionally , the herb has been taken to improve vision.
- EuphRAsiA offi CinALis Key InformatIon safety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ traditional use ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ research ★ ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ best taKen as Infusion ✓✓✓ Tincture ✓✓ Tablet, capsule ✓ dosage B (see pp.44–45) often used with Elder (Sambucus nigra) cautions Possible eye irritation when used topically.
- See also pp.42–51.
- catarrh and hay fever Routinely taken by hay fever sufferers each summer, eyebright helps to control allergic symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and copious watery mucus.
- similar conditions that affect the ear, nose, and throat are also likely to benefit from its use.
- dried leaves leaves are used to relieve inflammation of the eye 129