👁️ Eyebright | Eye Health & Allergy Relief | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Botanical Profile: Common Names: Eyebright, Euphrasia, Euphrasy, Bright Eyes, Red Eyebright, Cone Weed, Augentrost, Ojos Brillantes, Eufrasia Roja, Botanical Name: Euphrasia officinalis, Family: Orobanchaceae, Plant Part Used: Aerial parts (leaves, flowers), Form: Whole herb, powdered, tincture, capsules

✨ Key Benefits:

👁 Eye Health – Traditionally valued for promoting clear vision and soothing tired or strained eyes.
🔥 Eye Inflammation – Used for conditions like conjunctivitis (pink eye), irritation, and redness.
🌸 Allergy Relief – May reduce itchy, watery eyes and other symptoms linked to seasonal allergies.
🌬️ Sinus & Respiratory Support – Helps relieve nasal congestion, colds, and bronchitis due to expectorant properties.
🛡 Anti-Inflammatory Action – Contains plant compounds that help calm mucous membrane inflammation.

📌 Common Uses:

• Eye Washes & Compresses: Infused tea applied externally to soothe irritated eyes.

• Herbal Teas: Taken internally for sinus and respiratory comfort.

• Capsules & Tinctures: Convenient forms for daily allergy and eye support.

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

• With Chamomile → enhances anti-inflammatory and soothing effect on eyes.

• With Nettle Leaf → supports allergy relief and sinus health.

• With Goldenseal → synergizes for antimicrobial and mucous membrane support.

⚠️ Note: Eyebright should not be applied directly to the eye without professional preparation. Always consult a healthcare provider before therapeutic use, especially for eye conditions.