Medicinal properties of euphrasia

Euphrasia is a medicinal plant, also known as Solace-of-sight, widely used to treat respiratory problems, such as rhinitis or sinusitis.

Its scientific name is Euphrasia officinalis and can be purchased at health food stores, handling pharmacies and some street markets.

What is euphrasia for

Euphrasia is used to help treat cramps, tiredness, wounds, poor appetite, conjunctivitis, digestion, headache, herpes, respiratory infections, insomnia, allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.

Euphrasia properties

The properties of euphrasia include its astringent, analgesic, anesthetic, antiallergic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, healing, digestive and expectorant action.

How to use euphrasia

All aerial parts of the euphrasia can be used to make teas.

Euphrasia tea: Put 1 teaspoon of the euphrasia leaves in a cup of boiling water and let it rest for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 2 to 3 times a day.

Here's a good way to use this plant: Home remedy for eye irritation