Eyebright
Euphrasia officinalis
Traditionally used for irritated, watery eyes and hay-fever-type congestion.
Traditional use (european-folk): Traditionally used for irritated, watery eyes and hay-fever-type congestion.
Traditionally used for irritated, watery eyes and hay-fever-type congestion.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Traditionally used for irritated, watery eyes and hay-fever-type congestion.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Home-made eye washes risk infection — never put non-sterile preparations in the eye.
- Non-sterile eye application
Home-made eye washes risk infection — never put non-sterile preparations in the eye.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.