Dreaming of Eyebright
Molly Sams
A few weeks ago I had a dream where eyebright (Euphrasia) made
an appearance. It was kind of odd to be honest. I have had dreams about herbs
before but I usually have a reason. I have been studying them or working with
them or I’ve grown certain affection for them. Eyebright showed up in the
middle of an otherwise mundane dream and basically said, “Notice me, woman!” So
I did. Afterward I asked my family and a few friends about the plant and I was
surprised by what I learned.
For watery eyes during allergy season
Taking eyebright during allergy season can be great for
irritated eyes. Drinking a cup of tea or taking as a tincture has been used for
years and can be a tasty alternative to sniffling and wiping your eyes. Mixing
it with chamomile can also be calming and a nice addition to the tea. Take it
three times a day, once when you wake up, again when around what bothers your
sinuses and afterward or at the end of your day.
Eyebright may be calming for any lung issues such as
bronchitis or a sore throat. It is a wonderful way to get children to drink tea
while they are under the weather because it is helpful and tasty. It also pairs
well with elderberry syrup on waffles.
Other than that eyebright is a beautiful plant that has
stunning delicate little flowers. I’m not quite sure why they showed up in my
subconscious but I’m glad they did. I cannot wait to see what else it has to
show me.
Sources:
The Rosemary House
The Modern Herbal
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2 comments:
Nice article, thank you. I always love that eyebright's name pretty much sums up what it does.
Thanks for the tip. I will have to add some to my chamomile tea. I have terrible sinus problems. Perhaps it will help.
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