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 Eyebright – Euphrasia officinalis

Eyebright is annual semi-parasitic herb , 5-30cm in height .It attaches itself to the roots and stem of grasses, absorbing mineral substances fom them. Leaves are rounded, toothed and small and the tiny white flowers are double-llipped with  yellow throats and dark-purple veins.

Eyebright is a wild plant that is difis a heficult to cultivat because of its semi-parasitic habit.If propagation is to be attempted, seeds should be sown near to potential host grasses.

Eyebright is a herb which reduces inflamation and helpful when taken as an infusion for hayfever,allergic rhinitis,catarrh and sinusitis. For external use it is made into washes for sore, itchy eyes and conjunctivitis or for skin irritations and eczema.

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