Cemon

Euphrasia Officinalis

Tincture

Euphrasia (Euphrasia officinalis) is a plant of the Scrofulariaceae family. Known for its anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties, it is useful for eyes, coughs and colds.

Properties of Euphrasia

The aerial parts of euphrasia contain lignans, glycosides, acid-phenols and an essential oil, which give the plant an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action, supported in particular by the presence of iridoids, flavonoids and tannins (euphrasiotannic acid).

Euphrasia is used in herbal medicine and homeopathy as a decongestant of the ocular area, useful for soothing the eyelids, relieving the symptoms of conjunctivitis, both of infectious origin and caused by allergy and to calm eye irritation, due to too much exposure to the sun or lamps , wind and irritating atmospheric agents. For this reason it can be advantageously used in mouthwash or lotions aimed at relieving congested or ulcerated mucous membranes (canker sores, sore throat, etc.) and the skin.

Recent studies have proven its anti-inflammatory efficacy, in the treatment of phlegm in case of cough, cold, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, by means of fumigations.

Contraindications of Euphrasia

There are no particular contraindications or side effects of euphrasia except in case of allergy to one or more of the components.