Eyebright

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Below is an explanation - also Doc has a formula in the archives .

Suzi

Eyebright Herb (Euphrasia Officinalis)Family: Scrophulariaceae

History: Has been used for many hundreds of years to treat eye problems.

Growing pattern: Annual.

How to grow: Eyebright is a European wild flower and does not grow readily in garden conditions. If you try to grow it from seed, sow the seeds very thinly so that thinning will not be necessary. Blooms in late summer and is essentially a wild flower.

Soil condition/position: Eyebright likes grassy patches not well-tilled soil.

Appearance: Grows to a maximum of 20cm if conditions are right but usually to about 15 cm. The leaves look a bit like tiny nettles and the flowers are white streaked with yellow and violet.

Uses: Tea can be made from the whole plant fresh or dried and taken as a tonic or remedy for hay-fever. An infusion of the leaves can be used to bathe tired, sore eyes

Shelly wrote:

 

I must of missed it too, but for some reason thought it had to do with eyes.. LOL! must be "pregnancy brain" lol! I've never heard of Eyebright, what is it?

 

Shelly

 

 

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Yup! ;o)

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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nkbaker2001

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Wednesday, December 04, 2002 12:40 PM

[herbal remedies] eyebright

Would the eyebright formula work on eye floaters too? Kathe

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Hi all,

 

I'm newbie to this group, studing mostly Aroma Therapy, but getting

into more herbs now.

 

I have some problems from eye surgury a few years ago. I would like

to try this, but wouldn't the cyanne really burn the eyes?

 

And how much water/alcohol to add to the herbs?

 

Thanks,

 

David Roman

 

PS I realize this is a newbie question, thanks for your patience.

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Dear David,

 

Please don't worry about being a newbie. We all started there at one time or another ;o) There is no such thing as a bad or stupid question as long as it is sincere.

 

The Eye Bright Formula will sting the eyes, and was so designed. It will not "burn" the eyes however even should you put it in directly which will sting like hell for about an half an hour but finally settle down. I don't recommend that anyone use it straight as it is extremely concentrated.

 

The best way to use it is to fill up an eye cup with distilled water and start off with about 3 drops of the formula added to the water. Work your way up to about 10 drops and hold at that dosage. On cataract or glaucoma patients, I recommend adding up to 3 more drops of the USP Pharmaceutical Grade DMSO.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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too_hats

herbal remedies

Wednesday, December 04, 2002 3:06 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: eyebright

Hi all,I'm newbie to this group, studing mostly Aroma Therapy, but getting into more herbs now.I have some problems from eye surgury a few years ago. I would like to try this, but wouldn't the cyanne really burn the eyes?And how much water/alcohol to add to the herbs?Thanks,David Roman

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Yes!!!

The cayenne burns like crazy. Feels good actually.

Don't worry, it won't injure anything, just give you the burning

feeling that subsides within a minute or so.

I take these herbs and make a tea out of them to wash with instead of

the tincture.

thessa

 

herbal remedies, " too_hats " <too_hats> wrote:

> Hi all,

>

> I'm newbie to this group, studing mostly Aroma Therapy, but getting

> into more herbs now.

>

> I have some problems from eye surgury a few years ago. I would

like

> to try this, but wouldn't the cyanne really burn the eyes?

>

> And how much water/alcohol to add to the herbs?

>

> Thanks,

>

> David Roman

>

> PS I realize this is a newbie question, thanks for your patience.

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Thessa,

 

Thanks for you responce. I had LASIK surgury, 5 years ago and it has

left me with a number of probelms. Scaring, floaters, etc.

 

This leaves me with bad headaches cause my eyes can't foccus.

 

I'll be gathering the herbs, anyone have great tips or organizing

one's herbs?

 

Thanks,

 

David Roman

Los Angeles, USA

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Hi,

 

I have saved the eyebright formula, but I have a question.

 

As you only need to use a few drops how would I add a cup

of DMSO to a gallon of it?? Am I being totally dumb here?

 

thanks

 

Persian

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after you make your formula and strain it. then add the dmso to the whole formula. so that it is mixed in with the eyebright formula (after straining though).... once the dmso and formula are mixed together then you can use it...diluted though in an eye cup.

Suzi

Persian <persian wrote:

Hi,I have saved the eyebright formula, but I have a question.As you only need to use a few drops how would I add a cupof DMSO to a gallon of it?? Am I being totally dumb here?thanksPersianFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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Hi,

 

On Sat, Dec 07, 2002 at 07:30:39PM -0800, Suzanne Nottmeier wrote:

>

> after you make your formula and strain it. then add the dmso to the whole

formula. so that it is mixed in with the eyebright formula (after straining

though).... once the dmso and formula are mixed together then you can use it...

diluted though in an eye cup.

 

>

> As you only need to use a few drops how would I add a cup

> of DMSO to a gallon of it?? Am I being totally dumb here?

>

 

I really appreciate your help but I have to say I am totally lost!

I include here the eyebright formula first!

 

EyeBright Formula

 

1 Part - Eyebright Herb

1 Part - Bayberry Bark

1 Part - Red raspberry

1 Part - Goldenseal

1/8 Part - Cayenne pepper

in a base of 50% Water and 50% Alcohol = 100 Proof.

 

A Part is a part by volume.

 

Add 1 Cup of DMSO to a gallon of the above tincture.

 

-------------

 

So I was thinking for the 'Part' Maybe I would use 1 teaspoon

of each, just for example, then do I need to add

4 pints of water and 4 pints of alcohol to that?

I mean do I _need_ to make one gallon before it is strained?

So what if the 'Part' is one CUP, would the strength be different?

 

I must have a gallon right? to add a cup of DMSO, so isn't

the size of the 'Part' important.

 

I am really sorry about this, I have never made a tincture in my

life and I just cannot understand this formula.

If I make say 1 pint of it, then do I add 1/8 cup DMSO,. and how

much is a ' Part' now?

 

Since I became menopausal most of my brain seems to have departed

along with most of my memory, and everything is hard to understand,

please just treat me like an idiot!

 

thanks

Persian

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Persian

NO i do not think you're an idiot....

by "1 part" he is referring that each herb is equal - for example each herb would be 1 cup and then an 1/8 cup on the peppers. I think we need Doc to clarify here for making a smaller quantity.... Suzi

Persian <persian wrote:

Hi,> As you only need to use a few drops how would I add a cup> of DMSO to a gallon of it?? Am I being totally dumb here?> I really appreciate your help but I have to say I am totally lost!I include here the eyebright formula first!EyeBright Formula1 Part - Eyebright Herb1 Part - Bayberry Bark1 Part - Red raspberry1 Part - Goldenseal1/8 Part - Cayenne pepperin a base of 50% Water and 50% Alcohol = 100 Proof.A Part is a part by volume.Add 1 Cup of DMSO to a gallon of the above tincture.-------------So I was thinking for the 'Part' Maybe I would use 1 teaspoonof each, just for example, then do I need to add4 pints of water and 4 pints of alcohol to that?I mean do I _need_ to make one gallon before it is strained?So what if the 'Part' is one CUP, would the strength be different?I must have a gallon right? to add a cup of DMSO, so isn'tthe size of the 'Part' important.I am really sorry about this, I have never made a tincture in mylife and I just cannot understand this formula.If I make say 1 pint of it, then do I add 1/8 cup DMSO,. and howmuch is a ' Part' now?Since I became menopausal most of my brain seems to have departedalong with most of my memory, and everything is hard to understand,please just treat me like an idiot! :)thanksPersian

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Exactly! A "PART" is a measurement by "volume". This means a person could use a cup or a teaspoon or a tablespoon or graduated beaker measuring in litres. It's by volume, NOT by weight!!! In any of my formulae, I'll tell you if there is any change to this or an exception. ;o)

 

When making any tincture, it is important that when using the 50/50 Alcohol/Water combination, that what ever storage container you're using there is at least 2/3'rds to 3/4'ers plant matter in it in the entire mixture. This means, that once you've finished mixing everything together and it's had a chance to settle, that you look at your jar and can see the plant matter coming up to at least 2/3'rds to 3/4'ers of the entire mixture in the jar. If the jar was completely full of the mixture, then the plant matter would fill the jar by 2/3'rds to 3/4'ers. If the jar was only half full of the entire mixture, then the plant matter would only be 2/3'rds to 3/4'ers of the actual liquid in the jar. You should always let your mixture sit and settle for 24 hours to get an accurate reading of how much plant matter is in there before adding more alcohol or plant matter.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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Suzanne Nottmeier

herbal remedies

Saturday, December 07, 2002 11:25 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re:eyebright

 

Persian NO i do not think you're an idiot.... by "1 part" he is referring that each herb is equal - for example each herb would be 1 cup and then an 1/8 cup on the peppers. I think we need Doc to clarify here for making a smaller quantity.... Suzi Persian <persian wrote: Hi,> As you only need to use a few drops how would I add a cup> of DMSO to a gallon of it?? Am I being totally dumb here?> I really appreciate your help but I have to say I am totally lost!I include here the eyebright formula first!EyeBright Formula1 Part - Eyebright Herb1 Part - Bayberry Bark1 Part - Red raspberry1 Part - Goldenseal1/8 Part - Cayenne pepperin a base of 50% Water and 50% Alcohol = 100 Proof.A Part is a part by volume.Add 1 Cup of DMSO to a gallon of the above tincture.-------------So I was thinking for the 'Part' Maybe I would use 1 teaspoonof each, just for example, then do I need to add4 pints of water and 4 pints of alcohol to that?I mean do I _need_ to make one gallon before it is strained?So what if the 'Part' is one CUP, would the strength be different?I must have a gallon right? to add a cup of DMSO, so isn'tthe size of the 'Part' important.I am really sorry about this, I have never made a tincture in mylife and I just cannot understand this formula.If I make say 1 pint of it, then do I add 1/8 cup DMSO,. and howmuch is a ' Part' now?Since I became menopausal most of my brain seems to have departedalong with most of my memory, and everything is hard to understand,please just treat me like an idiot! :)thanksPersian

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Hi again,

 

On Tue, Dec 10, 2002 at 06:15:55PM -0700, Dr. Ian Shillington wrote:

>

> When making any tincture, it is important that when using the 50/50

Alcohol/Water combination, that what ever storage container you're using

there is at least 2/3'rds to 3/4'ers plant matter in it in the entire mixture.

This means, that once you've finished mixing everything together and it's had a

chance to settle, that you look at your jar and can see the plant matter coming

up to at least 2/3'rds to 3/4'ers of the entire mixture in the jar. If the jar

was completely full of the mixture, then the plant matter would fill the jar by

2/3'rds to 3/4'ers. If the jar was only half full of the entire mixture, then

the plant matter would only be 2/3'rds to 3/4'ers of the actual liquid in the

jar. You should always let your mixture sit and settle for 24 hours to get an

accurate reading of how much plant matter is in there before adding more alcohol

or plant matter.

>

> Hope this helps.

>

 

 

Thanks for this. So does this mean instead of adding a cup of DMSO to a gallon

of it I can add 1/8 cup to a pint of it? Do I really need the DMSO

not sure if we have it here!

 

Thank you

Persian

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Yes! 1/8th of a cup to a pint. The DMSO is crucial to this formula, especially if you are dealing with cataracts or Glaucoma.

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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Persian

herbal remedies

Wednesday, December 11, 2002 12:11 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re:eyebright

Thanks for this. So does this mean instead of adding a cup of DMSO to a gallonof it I can add 1/8 cup to a pint of it? Do I really need the DMSOnot sure if we have it here! Thank youPersian

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I have been under the weather and missed this posting of the " Eye

Bright " Formula. Can it be reposted again? I'd sure appreciate it..June

showing a shy , humble smile.......

 

...........Every thing on Earth has a purpose, every disease has an herb

to cure it, and every person has a mission. This is the Indian theory of

existence.

 

Morning Dove Salish

1888-1936

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EyeBright Formula

1 Part - Eyebright Herb

1 Part - Bayberry Bark

1 Part - Red raspberry

1 Part - Goldenseal

1/8 Part - Cayenne pepper

in a base of 50% Water and 50% Alcohol = 100 Proof.

A Part is a part by volume.

Add 1 Cup of DMSO to a gallon of the above tincture.

Ian "Doc" Shillington

Copyright © 2001 by Ian Shillington. All rights reserved.

 

 

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alarofmu

herbal remedies

Friday, December 13, 2002 12:04 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re:eyebright

I have been under the weather and missed this posting of the "EyeBright" Formula. Can it be reposted again? I'd sure appreciate it..Juneshowing a shy , humble smile.................Every thing on Earth has a purpose, every disease has an herbto cure it, and every person has a mission. This is the Indian theory ofexistence.Morning Dove Salish1888-1936Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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Thank you, Dragon for sending me the Eye Brit Formula. I have anther

request or question concerning this formula, though. How do you

administer this formula and what is the dosage?

Thank You, June

 

...........Every thing on Earth has a purpose, every disease has an herb

to cure it, and every person has a mission. This is the Indian theory of

existence.

 

Morning Dove Salish

1888-1936

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Hi hon ;-) Just search the messages at our group home, Doc just posted an explanation on how to dose it about a week ago.

 

Janet

 

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alarofmu

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Saturday, December 14, 2002 1:07 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re:eyebright

Thank you, Dragon for sending me the Eye Brit Formula. I have antherrequest or question concerning this formula, though. How do youadminister this formula and what is the dosage?Thank You, June ..........Every thing on Earth has a purpose, every disease has an herbto cure it, and every person has a mission. This is the Indian theory ofexistence.Morning Dove Salish1888-1936Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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Hi,

 

Here was the answer from Doc!

 

"

The Eye Bright Formula will sting the eyes, and was so designed.

It will not " burn " the eyes however even should you put it in directly

which will sting like hell for about an half an hour but finally settle

down. I don't recommend that anyone use it straight as it is extremely

concentrated.

 

The best way to use it is to fill up an eye cup with distilled water and

start off with about 3 drops of the formula added to the water. Work your

way up to about 10 drops and hold at that dosage. On cataract or glaucoma

patients, I recommend adding up to 3 more drops of the USP Pharmaceutical

Grade DMSO.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Love,

 

Doc "

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homepathic eyebright is Eupherasia... get this in 30c or 30 x .. put two pills in a clean 1/4 cup of water. dissolve the pills . wash your eyes with this water. will burn much less.. if at all ..and will burn less as you go along.

other homepathic remedies for eye wash in the same manner.. are Apis and Belladonna.

Apis when rubbing the eye lid makes the feeling of having sand in the eye.

Belladonna when extreme sensitivity to light. And with conjugvitis (sp).

Persian <persian wrote:

Hi,Here was the answer from Doc!"The Eye Bright Formula will sting the eyes, and was so designed. It will not "burn" the eyes however even should you put it in directly which will sting like hell for about an half an hour but finally settle down. I don't recommend that anyone use it straight as it is extremely concentrated.The best way to use it is to fill up an eye cup with distilled water and start off with about 3 drops of the formula added to the water. Work your way up to about 10 drops and hold at that dosage. On cataract or glaucoma patients, I recommend adding up to 3 more drops of the USP Pharmaceutical Grade DMSO.Hope this helps.Love,Doc"Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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http://www.purplesage.org.uk/profiles/eyebright.htm

Euphrasia officinalis (L)

 

Synonyms: Euphrasy

 

Order: Scrophulariaceae

 

Description: Euphrasia is a native British and European plant; naturalised

locally in parts of the USA. It is a small downy annual herb which grows in

meadows, pastures and other grassy areas. Its square leafy stem, up to 15cm

long, is often branched near the base, bears leaves opposite near the base and

alternate above, about 1cm long and 0.5cm broad, lanceolate, with four or five

teeth on each side. The flowers are small, white or red, occasionally yellow,

and often tinged with purple streaks with a yellow spot in the throat; axillary,

two-lipped, with four yellow stamens.

 

Parts used: aerial parts

 

Collection: during the flowering period in late summer and autumn.

 

Constituents: irodoid glycosides including aucubin, tannins, resins, phenolic

acids, volatile oil, unidentified alkaloid, sterols, amino acids, choline

 

Actions: anti-catarrhal, astringent, anti-inflammatory, tonic

 

Indications: nasal catarrh, sinusitis, conjunctivitis (locally as an eye

lotion).

 

Therapeutics and Pharmacology: Euphrasia is primarily used to treat eye

irritation and inflammation, and is particularly beneficial for sore, itchy eyes

which may have a discharge. It can be applied as a compress or eyewash or taken

internally as an infusion. Its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties make

it relevant in many conditions, particularly those involving the mucous

membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Taken internally, it has a powerful

anticatarrhal action and may be used in nasal catarrh, sinusitis and other

congestive states. It is particularly valuable where there is profuse watery

nasal discharge and is therefore indicated in hayfever and colds as well as

measles when accompanied by these symptoms. It may be taken as a mouthwash or

gargle, for inflammation of the mouth or throat.

 

Combinations: Euphrasia may be combined with Hydrastis and Hamamelis water as an

eye lotion. In catarrhal conditions it combines well with Sambucus, Solidago or

Hydrastis. Where there is infection, it should be supported internally with an

antibacterial such as Echinacea.

 

Preparation and Dosage: (thrice daily)

 

Regulatory status GSL

 

Dried herb: 2-4g or by infusion

 

Liquid Extract: 1:1 in 25% alcohol, 2-4ml

 

Tincture: 1:5 in 45% alcohol, 2-6ml

 

Compress: a teaspoonful of dried herb in half a litre of water, boil for ten

minutes and allow to cool. Leave compress in place for 15 minutes and repeat

several times a day with fresh compress each time.

 

Additional Comments: According to the Doctrine of Signatures ' the purple and

yellow spots and stripes of the Eyebright doth very much resemble the diseases

of the eye, as bloodshot..... by which signature it hath been found out that

this herb is effectual in the curing of the same'.