EyeBright
Grows in Bulgaria,
Hungary,
the former Yugoslavia, and Europe where it originated. It cannot be
cultivated,
so eyebright is collected only from wild plants.
Warnings
Eyebright taken
internally
may cause nausea, or sweating. Eyebright applied to the eyes has been
associated
with side effects such as eye pressure changes, sensitivity to light
and
swollen eyelids.
Treatment
Eye infections,
watery eyes
and Conjunctivitis Treatment: Make an herbal eye bath to wash the eye
with
infusion made from the leaves of this plant. The tannins in eyebright
decrease
eye inflammation and give a protective layer.
Note, eyes are
sensitive
and therefore an un-sterile eye wash can infect cause more infection or
irritation, there is recommended you buy a packaged ready made solution
under sterile conditions carry the risk of causing irritation or
infection.
Respiratory
conditions, allergies,
bronchitis, colds, and sinusitis treatment: Make an Infusion tea of 4
grams
of dried eyebright added to 1 cup of boiling water and soak for about
10
to 15 minutes. Before drinking the solid particles should be removed by
straining to reduce other bad side effects. Drink up to three cups
daily.
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