Description
- Natural Eyebright Herb Eufrasia - Euphrasia officinalis
- Net Weight: 1oz/28.5g
- Alternative names are Augentrostkraut, Euphrasiae herba, Herba Euphrasiae and Herbe d'Euphraise.
- Cut, Dried, Natural Herb
- Edible Premium Food-grade, Made in Germany. 100% Pure, Vegan. All Natural Ingredients, Raw & Caffeine Free.
Euphrasia officinalis, also known as Eyebright, is a herbaceous annual or biennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, delicate, white or purplish flowers that bloom in the summer, surrounded by hairy green leaves. The plant can grow up to 30 cm tall and has an erect stem.
Eyebright has various culinary and decorative uses. One simple recipe that uses Eyebright is a herbal tea.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of dried Eyebright
1 cup of boiling water
Instructions:
Put dried Eyebright in a teapot or heatproof jug.
Pour boiling water over the Eyebright.
Let the tea steep for 5-10 minutes.
Strain the tea through a fine sieve and discard the Eyebright.
Serve the hot tea as is or add honey, lemon, or other herbs to taste.
In addition to its culinary uses, Eyebright is also commonly grown for its ornamental value in gardens and wildflower meadows. The small, delicate flowers are a popular choice for cut flower arrangements and dried flower arrangements.