Anu Organics Wild Eyebright 120 caps |
Certified organic whole herb for hayfever,conjunctivitis,sinusitis |
Member of the Scrophulariaceae family, the aerial parts are harvested during the flowering season. The annual plant is semi-parasitic on grasses and therefore difficult to cultivate, but can be wild harvested from poor meadowlands. The plant has erect stems 15-35 cm , which often are wavily curved at the base. The leaves are oval in shape, fringed and have a purple or bronze tinge, and borne alternately. The flowers are borne in spike-like racemes. The flowers are bisexual and irregular. The calyx and corolla have 5 lobes, and the flowers have two lips, similar to those of the Labiatae, the upper with 2 lobes and the lower with 3. The petals are clear white, with lilac or red veins and a yellow spot on the lower lipped . Some authors say that they resemble a bloodshot eye There are 2 or 4 stamens inserted into the corolla and the ovary is superior, with 2 compartments and one style. The ovary develops into a capsule containing many seeds. The name Euphrasia is from the Greek Euphrosyne (meaning gladness), one of the Graces.
Main Constituents:
iridoid glycosides (including aucubin, catalpol, euphroside and ixoroside)
lignans
flavonoids (including quercetin and apigenin glycosides)
Actions:
Astringent, anticatarrhal, mucous membrane tonic, anti-inflammatory
Indications:
Sinusitis
Catarrhal conditions of the eyes, ears, nose and throat
Rhinitis, and hayfever
Middle ear problems
Chronic sneezing
Sterile infusion used externally to treat conjunctivitis, blepharitis, eye strain and as a general eye tonic
Directions for use, Contraindications:
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a medical herbalist or doctor if symptoms persist.
Do not exceed stated dose.
Do not give to children under 12 without consulting a practitioner.
Consult a practitioner if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking pharmaceutical medication.
Dosage:
300mg capsules – Take 2 capsules 3 x daily