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{{Taxobox
| color = lightgreen
| name = ''Euphrasia''
| image = Augentrost.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| image_caption = ''Euphrasia rostkoviana''
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Lamiales]]
| familia = [[Orobanchaceae]]
| genus = '''''Euphrasia'''''
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision =
See text.
}}
'''''Euphrasia''''' ('''eyebright''') is a genus of about 450 species of [[Herbaceous plant|herbaceous]] [[flowering plant]]s in the family [[Orobanchaceae]] (formerly treated in the family [[Scrophulariaceae]]), with a [[cosmopolitan distribution]]. They are [[parasite|semi-parasitic]] on [[Poaceae|grasses]].
Many species are found in [[alpine meadow|alpine]] or sub-alpine meadows where snow is common. Flowers usually are borne terminally, are [[zygomorphic]], and have a lower petal shaped like a lip. The most common flower colours are purple, blue-white, and violet. Some species have yellow markings on the lower petal to act as a guide to pollinating insects.
Alternative names are Augentrostkraut, Euphraisiae herba, and Herbed Euphraise.
==Ethnobotany==
The common name Eyebright refers to the plant's use in treating eye conditions.
The plant was known to classical [[herbalist]]s, but then was not referred to until mentioned again in [[1305]]. [[Nicholas Culpeper]] assigned it to the [[leo (astrology)|Leo]], claiming that it strengthened the brain. It was also used to treat bad [[memory]] and [[vertigo (medical)|vertigo]]. <ref>Howard, Michael. ''Traditional Folk Remedies'' (Century, 1987); p136. </ref>
==Medicinal Use==
Herbalists use eyebright as a [[poultice]] with or without concurrent administration of a tea for the redness, swelling, and visual disturbances caused by [[blepharitis]] and conjunctivitis. The herb is also used for [[eyestrain]] and to relieve inflammation caused by [[colds]], coughs, sinus infections, and sore throats. Parts used include the leaf, the stem, and small pieces of the flowers.
Typical Preparations include a warm compress or tea. It is also convenient as an extract or capsule.
The safety of this herb during pregnancy and lactation is not proven.
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Orobanchaceae]]
| color = lightgreen
| name = ''Euphrasia''
| image = Augentrost.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| image_caption = ''Euphrasia rostkoviana''
| regnum = [[Plant]]ae
| divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]
| classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]
| ordo = [[Lamiales]]
| familia = [[Orobanchaceae]]
| genus = '''''Euphrasia'''''
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision =
See text.
}}
'''''Euphrasia''''' ('''eyebright''') is a genus of about 450 species of [[Herbaceous plant|herbaceous]] [[flowering plant]]s in the family [[Orobanchaceae]] (formerly treated in the family [[Scrophulariaceae]]), with a [[cosmopolitan distribution]]. They are [[parasite|semi-parasitic]] on [[Poaceae|grasses]].
Many species are found in [[alpine meadow|alpine]] or sub-alpine meadows where snow is common. Flowers usually are borne terminally, are [[zygomorphic]], and have a lower petal shaped like a lip. The most common flower colours are purple, blue-white, and violet. Some species have yellow markings on the lower petal to act as a guide to pollinating insects.
Alternative names are Augentrostkraut, Euphraisiae herba, and Herbed Euphraise.
==Ethnobotany==
The common name Eyebright refers to the plant's use in treating eye conditions.
The plant was known to classical [[herbalist]]s, but then was not referred to until mentioned again in [[1305]]. [[Nicholas Culpeper]] assigned it to the [[leo (astrology)|Leo]], claiming that it strengthened the brain. It was also used to treat bad [[memory]] and [[vertigo (medical)|vertigo]]. <ref>Howard, Michael. ''Traditional Folk Remedies'' (Century, 1987); p136. </ref>
==Medicinal Use==
Herbalists use eyebright as a [[poultice]] with or without concurrent administration of a tea for the redness, swelling, and visual disturbances caused by [[blepharitis]] and conjunctivitis. The herb is also used for [[eyestrain]] and to relieve inflammation caused by [[colds]], coughs, sinus infections, and sore throats. Parts used include the leaf, the stem, and small pieces of the flowers.
Typical Preparations include a warm compress or tea. It is also convenient as an extract or capsule.
The safety of this herb during pregnancy and lactation is not proven.
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Orobanchaceae]]
