Eye Bright ( Euphrasia Officinalis)
A small annual herb with white or purple flowers, traditionally used to alleviate eye irritation and improve vision. Often prepared as an eyewash or taken internally for sinus congestion.
Easily mistaken for Euphorbia Hypericifolia which is poisonous. Euphorbia is much larger (30-60cm high), has purple, many branched and prostrate stems and yields an acrid milky juice when broken.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Slightly Constricting
Slightly - increase the tone or tension within muscles and other tissues; stop excess flow and secretion. tone up tissues that have become overly relaxed or weak or leaking or secreting fluids such as blood or mucus
Properties::
Anti-Allergenic
Not aggravating an allergy
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Ocular tonic
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Respiratory
Ocular