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Eyebright
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| Parts Used : Entire
plant except the root. |
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| Common
Uses |
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Used as an eyewash.
Herbalists recommend Eyebright for the treatment of
conjunctivitis and other eye irritations. It is said to have
astringent, phlegm reducing and anti-inflammatory properties. |
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| Side
Effects No side effects are known
at this time. |
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| Safety
Issues No
contraindications are known at this time. However using a non-sterile
lotion or eyewash can be hazardous and many physicians recommend against
this. |
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History
of Eyebright
Eyebright is a small annual plant that can be
found in Britain and Europe. It has deeply cut leaves and blooms from
July to September. It's flowers are white or purple variegated yellow. |
| Since the Middle Ages it has
been used to treat conditions of the eye. Modern herbalists generally
recommend lotions or infusions made from the entire overground portion
of the plant but in the past herbalists such as Culpeper also
recommended taking Eyebright internally to treat problems of the eye. |
