This plant’s scientific name is Euphrasia officinalis, and it’s also commonly known as Augentrost...
This plant’s scientific name is Euphrasia officinalis, and it’s also commonly known as Augentrostkraut, Euphrasia rostkoviana, Herbe d'Euphraise, and Luminet. It belongs to the Eyebright genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae. The herb is classified as semi-parasitic and is distributed around the world.
Parts Used: Herb
Certified Organic
Country of Origin: China
Uses and Benefits:
- Eyesight Support
- Respiratory Health
- Colds
- Allergy
Eyebright is the source of:
- Luteolin
- Quercetin
- Vitamins A, B (thiamine and riboflavin), C, E
- Flavonoids
- Tannins
Traditional Uses:
Eyebright has traditionally been used to deal with various eye-related ailments. Folk herbalists have long considered the herb to be an essential ingredient in compresses and eye drops. Eyebright has also been commonly used to soothe allergies and cold-related symptoms.
Modern Studies:
According to certain studies, Eyebright demonstrates a variety of beneficial effects. It is rich in antioxidants and is used to reduce inflammation. The ethanol and ethyl acetate extracts derived from Eyebright are associated with the herb’s possible beneficial effects on eye-related disorders.
Fun Fact
During the Elizabethan era in the United Kingdom, Eyebright was used to make a special beverage, Eyebright Ale, which was believed to promote eyesight — unless one drank too much of it.
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