Euphrasia officinalis
(Eyebright)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Antiseptic
• Astringent
• Decongestant
• Disorders of the mucous membranes
• Expectorant
• Vasoconstrictor and astrigent to nasal and conjunctival mucosa

Clinical Indications:

• Asthma
• Otitis media
• Blepharitis, can be used as a compress over the eye
• Conjunctivitis
• Eye problems that involve sore, itchy eyes which have a discharge
• Hay fever
• Hordeolum
• Nasal congestion
• Pharyngitis
• Sinusitis

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Amino acids
• Choline
• Iridoid glycosides:
  
  Aucubin
• Phenolic acids:
  
  Caffeic acid
  Ferulic acid
• Resins
• Sterols
• Tannins-both condensed and hydrolysale gallic acid types
• Volatile oil

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity

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