Common Name: Eyebright herb
Tincture 1:5@45%. 1248.5 h2o, 1021.5 alc.
Constituents: Glycoside (aucubin) - also in plantago;
Tannins, condensed; Volatile oil; Resin.
Comment: the single most useful remedy for the mucous membranes. Antihistamine.
Purposes: (See also Disease: Signs & Symptoms)
| blepharitis | Possibly the best single remedy for the mucous membranes. Reduces the fluid (non-solid) portion of secretions. See also Plantago. |
| bronchitis |
| colds |
| conjunctivitis |
| ear congestion |
| gastritis |
| infection |
| inflammation |
| oedema | Hormonal. |
| pharyngitis |
| sinusitis |
| styes |
| tonsillitis |
Used In: (See Formulas)
Asthma Tobacco #2DC61
Renal Tonic #1DC130
Properties:
Antibiotic
Anti-Catarrhal
Anti-Inflammatory
Antiseptic
Astringent
Tonic
Contraindication(s):
Clinical: 10 ml per 100 ml tincture.
Clinicals:
alimentary
antihistamine
Constituents:
| Glycoside | s. Including aucubin. |
| Resin | s. |
| Tannin | s. Condensed. |
| Volatile oil |
Materia Medica: (See Materia Medica.)
| Anti-catarrhals | IMMUNE SYSTEM |