Euphrasia officinalis
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAstringent
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Eye strain / eye healthLimited
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Allergy / hay feverTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- CoughTraditional
- DiarrhoeaTraditional
- FeverTraditional
- Respiratory supportTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalChemical Characterization and Assessment of the Neuroprotective Potential of Euphrasia officinalis (2024)
PreclinicalRevealing the Phenolic Composition and the Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Activities of Two Euphrasia sp. Extracts (2024)
PreclinicalPhenolic acids as chemotaxonomic markers able to differentiate the Euphrasia species (2022)
PreclinicalProtective effects of Euphrasia officinalis extract against ultraviolet B-induced photoaging in normal human dermal fibroblasts (2018)
Preclinical1-Acetyl-3-[(3R)-hydroxyfatty acyl]glycerols: lipid compounds from Euphrasia rostkoviana Hayne and E. tetraquetra (Breb.) Arrond. (2016)
All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.