Botanical Name: Euphrasia Officinalis

Origin: Eastern Europe

Common Names: Eyebright Powder 

Long used in herbal medicine, it’s typically touted as a natural remedy for eye problems. Eyebright contains compounds called tannins, which appear to possess anti-inflammatory properties. 

It’s often used as an ingredient in eyewashes, eyedrops, or compresses applied to the eyes. 

Health Benefits:

Commonly used to treat eye conditions such as conjunctivitis and eyestrain. May also help with allergies, colds, coughs, earaches, headache, sinusitis, sore throat. 

Contains vitamins A, B (thiamine and riboflavin), C, and E, which all have eye-nourishing properties. Zinc, selenium, and copper are also found in eyebright and help contribute to healthy retinas and lenses, while rutin offers nutritional support to the eyes. 

Generally prepared:

Eyebright can be used in herbal tea, liquid extracts, capsules, homeopathic remedies, and eye drops. It is fairly simple to prepare these remedies at home using the dried herb.