What Is Eyebright?

Eyebright is a medicinal herb that initially became popular around the 14th century. The use of eyebright as an eye medicine may have begun due to the natural appearance of the eyebright plant, and the practice of the Doctrine of Signatures, which was popular during that time period.

How to Use Eyebright (Common Uses)

Eyebright can be taken internally as a tea, powder, or extract. Eyebright is often used externally.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Eyebright

Eyebright is commonly taken internally to treat congestion caused by allergies, postnasal drip, sinus related headaches, and itchy eyes caused by environmental allergies. It has an astringent effect on the eyes and the body as a whole.

Other common uses for eyebright include as a treatment for eye irritation and conjunctivitis, and as a remedy for coughs and sore throats (often in combination with echinacea).

Eyebright is a smokeable herb and combines well with other plants when used in herbal smoking blends.

Active Constituents in Eyebright

Iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, phenolic acids, volatile oils, alkaloids, resin, phytosterols, vitamin C, b-carotene, leucine, valine.