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Eyebright
BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION
Family :
Scrophulariaceae
Genus :
Euphrasia
Species :
officinalis
COMMON NAMES
Meadow Eyebright; Red Eyebright
USES
Anti-inflammatory and astrigent; Remedy for mucous membrane problems; Used in inflammed, stinging, or light-sensitive eyes.
DESCRIPTION
Eyebright is a delicate annual growing 2-8 inches tall. It has square, downy, branching stems with round to pointed leaves. Tiny red or white flowers are borne in spikes from the upper leaves.
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