Background: The history of eyebright's use comes from the way the plant looks. In the 1500's, the Doctrine of Signatures was a theory that caused people to use eyebright for eye problems. Eyebright can be found in European meadows and grasslands.

Eyebright can also be used to treat other conditions where large amounts of mucus are produced by the body.

Applications:Anti-inflammatory

Eyebright is primarily used to treat conditions of the eye.

Eye infections: Eyebright is used to treat eye infections. It causes the mucous membrane tissue that makes up the eye to tighten. This helps to relieve conjunctivities and other inflammatory conditions of the eye.

Allergies: Eyebright can also be used to help reduce mucus production during hay fever.

Description:
Eyebright is a creeping plant that grows about 20 inches high. It has white flowers with black centers that look somewhat like an eye. Hence the use of it as a remedy for the eye according to the Doctrine of Signatures. The flowers are collected during the summer months.

Eyebright Dosage:
An infusion of eyebright can be drunk 2-3 time a day for reduction of mucus.

Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for Eyebright. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.