Saturday, 16 December 2023

Plants We Used To Use 152. Eyebright

Ancient Greeks used Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) to treat all eye conditions. Extracts are still used in homeopathic eye drops for conjunctivitis. 'Eyebright ale' could be purchased in the First Elizabethan era.

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On the Loughor-Gorseinon border, noted Sneezewort ( Achilla ptarmica ) in flower as well as Hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ) and ...