Eyebright has been used since the Middle Ages specifically for eye complaints — conjunctivitis, eye strain, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. Its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties make it suited to reducing mucous membrane inflammation whether used internally as a tea or topically as a cooled eye wash. It also eases hayfever symptoms and upper respiratory catarrh.
aerial parts
tea, tincture, eye wash, steam inhalation
1–2 tsp dried herb steeped 10 min, up to 3× daily; or use cooled strained tea as gentle eye compress
Generally safe at standard doses. Topical use — ensure tea is properly cooled and strained before use as eye wash. Not well studied in pregnancy.
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