Allergies? Eyebright!
Lots of people suffer from allergies to pollen. Itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, congestion…ewwww.
We live in an area of the country that boasts one of the highest allergen levels anywhere. Do not quote me on this but I seem to remember a doctor telling Marc that this 20 mile triangle was the worst in the U.S.
Need I mention that Marc suffers from allergies?
Eyebright is an herb that you can buy in tea, capsule or tincture form. It contains astringent compounds, called tannins. These tannins soothe inflamed and sore mucus membranes in the eyes and nose.
What does that mean to you? Less runny nose, less watery eyes…in fact eyebright also builds te body up so it can resist allergens better in the future.
Compresses made from eyebright and sterile water can be used to soothe eyes and help with conjunctivitis.
Generally, for allergies, I think that the tincture is the preferred method of taking eyebright. You can also get it in capsules alone or combined with other herbs.
The only cautions that I know of about eyebright is that you could be a little more photo sensitive when using it so be careful of the sun…As always do some research on your own if there is a concern.
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Tags: allergies, conjuntivitis, eyebright, natural allergy remediesPOSTED IN: Illness
2 opinions for Allergies? Eyebright!
JulieF
Nov 20, 2008 at 10:01 am
This is just what I was looking for. A friend of mine is breastfeeding and having bad issues with her allergies. She can’t take the regular medications as before. I’ll be linking her to this!
Marye Audet
Nov 20, 2008 at 11:40 am
thanks Julie..if that doesn’t work there are some other options …different things work with different people..let me know.
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