Vinum Euphrasia
Wine of Eyebright

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:


Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Eyebright

Euphrasia officinalis

1 handful

Wine

Vinum

1 gallon

Preparation:

Preparation: steep for several days, then strain hard. It is best to tie the herb in cloth to be soaked in the wine, squeezing it out hard regularly. This way, the wine can be taken each day while the herb is still steeping.

Function:

Clears Heat, benefits the Eyes

Use:

Culpeper said ‘A cup of it in the morning is worth a pair of spectacles’.
1. strengthens the Sight
2. used for mild and acute cases of failing Eyesight, photophobia, red and itchiness of the Eyes etc.

Dose:

A small glassful each morning. It can be diluted with an equal amount of water if desired.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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