Eyebright Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Eyebright is the common name for the Euphrasia Officinalis plant, a flowering medicinal plant native to Europe. Eyebright medicinal remedies are made from fluid extracts from parts of the eyebright plant. Eyebright fluid preparations are applied topically to the eye area.^1,2

Eyebright Health Uses and Health Benefits

Eyebright’s primary health benefits are related to eye health. Eyebright has natural anti-inflammatory and anti-itching benefits, helping to alleviate inflamed and irritate eyes. For those who suffer from itchy, red and sore eyes, eyebright can help reduce these symptoms and possibly improve sight that’s been impaired by inflammation. Eyebright is also traditionally used to help alleviate congestion and sinusitis as well as cold and cough symptoms.^1,2,3,4

References

1. https://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/e/eyebri20.html
2. https://reference.medscape.com/drug/augentrostkraut-euphrasia-officinalis-eyebright-344596#0
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4115993/ 
4. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Euphrasia+officinalis