This follows the homeopathic principle of using like to cure like. Used since the Middle Ages, pure eyebright causes burning tears. In good soil it can resemble a small shrub.

Eyebright is a small plant, growing from two to eight inches tall, with white to purplish flowers and serrated leaves. But, do you have that itchy, watery eyes thing going on. The scientific name is Euphrasia officinalis, and it is also known as Augentrostkraut, Casse-lunette, Euphraisiae herba and meadow eyebright. Allergy season is in full swing, too. The active ingredients in Eyebright are probably the tannins.

Varieties of eyebright are found in meadows across Europe, Asia and North America. It blooms from July through September, is harvested in late summer and air dried.

Eyebright's anti-inflammatory and astringent. Tannins are astringent chemical substances also found in red wine, tea and fruit. Sports, gardening, camping, fairs--so many fun things to do. Natural Eyebright For Watery, Itchy Eyes Summer is finally here. A partial parasite, it takes some of its food and water from the roots of other plants--usually grasses.

If it is in poor soil it will be sparse and scattered.