Keywords
Can be used as an eye wash. The tea can be used against catarrh of the conjunctiva and inflammation of the eyes in general. Can also be used as a gargle against oral and pharyngeal inflammation. The tea can also be consumed for conditions with catarrh in the nose, sinuses, middle ear, and eyes. Moreover, it has antiseptic effects, strengthens the mucous membranes, constricts the blood vessels of the eyes and the nasal mucosa and is therefore beneficial against the common cold, sinusitis, hay fever, and allergies.
If you can find a cream that contains eyebright, you can use it around your eyes in case of conjunctivitis. It has a soothing effect in case of irritated eyes. It also reduces the tendency of your eyes to water.
There has also been reports of a beneficial effect on short-term memory
Precautions
Never use herbal medicine if you have any doubts as to whether your symptoms should be checked by a doctor.
If you do not achieve a clear improvement within a month, you should contact a phytotherapist or a biopath.
Contraindications
Should not be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
Side effects
No known side effects have been recorded at recommended dosage.
Dosage
1:2 extract: 3 ml. or 1 dessert-spoonful a day. To be taken together with some water. Extracts are strong - rinse, if necessary, with a tasty drink.
Tea: 1 - 4 g. of dried herb 3 times a day.
Further fortification
In case of recurrent infections: find the herbs that best suit your problem:
- Respiratory problems: Black cherry (Prunus serotina), Spurge herb (Euphorbia hirta), or Indian walnut (Albizia lebbeck).
- Cystitis: The root of Cone flower (Echinacea purpurea radix), Euphrasia (Euphrasia officinalis), and/or the leaves of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).
- Gastro-intestinal infection: Marshmallow (Althea officinalis), Plantain (Plantago lanceolata).
Further information
www.phytotherapies.org
