What is Eyebright (Euphrasia) used for?


Kate Harris
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13 May 2021

What is Eyebright (Euphrasia) used for?

The herb Eyebright, also known as Euphrasia is commonly used for minor eye issues. Eyebright can help with eye complaints such as styes, redness, blepharitis, dry eyes, allergies and conjunctivitis. It can be helpful as a first aid treatment for minor eye injuries too.

How does Eyebright help your eyes?

Eyebright is packed full compounds that can be useful when you have a minor eye complaint. Pharmacological investigations of Eyebright extracts have revealed it has antioxidant (1), anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial (2) properties.
Eyebright contains tannins that help to reduce inflammation and dry up any unwanted secretions. The caffeic acid content is anti-septic. Eyebright's iridoid glycosides, such as aucubin, help to counter infection and inflammation (3).

Eye inflammation

Your eyes can have an inflammatory reaction to an infection, irritation from chemicals or allergens, or too much screen time.
If you spend hours in front of a computer, phone or T.V screen, suffer with allergies, or are exposed to harsh cleaning chemicals, you might notice your eyes become easily dry and inflamed.
Inflammatory reactions can cause further damage to the corneal epithelium. It's really important that inflammatory reactions get cleared up as quickly as possible. Eyebright's toning and anti-inflammatory actions can be helpful in speeding up healing.

How to take Eyebright

The above ground parts of the Eyebright plant are used to make teas or tincture drops. Oral tincture drops are taken internally (orally), in a little water or juice. They are not applied externally to the eye. If you want to get the actions of Eyebright through topical application (applied directly to the eye), then eye drops containing Eyebright extract is the simplest way. Our Moisturising Eye Drops or our Extra Moisturising Eye Drops contain Eyebright (Euphrasia extracts), together with hyaluronic acid to help soothe eye problems such as dry, tired or irritated eyes.


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• For the relief of dry, irritated, or tired eyes.
• Provides quick moisturisation of the eye surface
• Helps soothe and maintain lubrication of the eye
• Suitable for contact lens wearers and those with sensitive eyes
• Contains Euphrasia extracts and 1 mg/ml of Hyaluronic acid.

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