Eyebright

Common Name:

Eyebright

Botanical Name:

Euphrasia officinalis

Short Description:

Eyebright is astringent and anti-inflammatory, traditionally used for eye infections, sinus issues, and seasonal allergies. It is most effective for watery, irritated eyes, conjunctivitis, and mucous membrane congestion.

Parts Used:

Aerial parts (flowering tops)

Actions:

Astringent, anti-inflammatory, anticatarrhal, mild antimicrobial

Energetics:

Cooling, drying

Body Systems:

Eyes, respiratory, immune

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Supports clarity of vision—physical and intuitive. Eyebright sharpens perception, clears fog, and helps one “see things as they are” on emotional, mental, and energetic levels.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Mercury and Sun
Dosha: Balances Kapha and Pitta

Safety Notes:

Very safe. Often used as a tea, tincture, or diluted eye wash (only with sterile, strained infusion). Avoid applying directly to the eye unless sterile and professionally prepared.