Eyebright 900g

Eyebright is most commonly used for horses with persistent eye irritation (weeping, stinging, light sensitivity), but can also be used to calm sinus congestion and allergic reactions. Note that eye irritations can be symptoms of serious underlying conditions, such as uveitis and corneal ulcers, so you will want to discuss these issues with your veterinarian before using eyebright to treat them.

Its medicinal attributes include tannins, aucubin, and quercetin, which each provide anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antihistamine properties.  Additionally, the herb contains vitamins A, some Bs, C and E as well as zinc, selenium, and copper – all of which provide nutritional support for eye health.

You can make an eye compress by gently boiling, then simmering a teaspoon of dried herb in a ½ cup of water. Apply after cooling, making sure to sterilize your compress material. You can also pour the same tea on your horse’s feed to help clear eye issues and allergic irritations from the inside out.