Eyebright

A small wildflower with markings on its petals that resemble a bloodshot eye — a coincidence that gave the plant its name and, in the medieval doctrine of signatures, its traditional use. European her...

• Long Traditional European Use For Eye Irritation, Conjunctivitis, And Tired Or Strained Eyes
• Traditional Use For Hay Fever And Seasonal Allergy Symptoms — Particularly The Runny-Eye Component
• Astringent And Mildly Anti-Inflammatory Action When Used As A Tea Or Compress
• Internal Tea Use For General Upper Respiratory Irritation Has Long Traditional History

Note Never put non-sterile herbal preparations directly into the eye — eye infections from contaminated preparations are a real risk Note Eye drops marketed as eyebright should be FDA-cleared sterile pharmaceutical products, not home preparations