A small white-flowered plant of dry fields and heaths, traditionally used as a remedy for eye problems.
小米草
Genus Euphrasia, family Scrophulariaceae: several species
Example sentencesExamples
If you suffer from hay fever, the herb eyebright is a ‘phenomenal ‘solution, Winston says.’
The herb eyebright is a good solution; its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties will soothe your tired eyes.
For runny eyes and to dry the sinuses, eyebright (euphrasia officinalis) is used.
If eyes are teary, burning and also swollen, Euphrasia, an extract of the herb eyebright, is a good choice.
But the sight that I'll treasure is that tiny eyebright, the size of a large pinhead, and nature at its most dazzling.
Definition of eyebright in US English:
eyebright
nounˈībrītˈaɪbraɪt
A small plant of the figwort family with flowers resembling snapdragons. Found in dry fields and along roadsides, it was formerly used as a remedy for eye problems.
Genus Euphrasia, family Scrophulariaceae: several species, in particular the European E. officinalis and the North American E. americana
Example sentencesExamples
For runny eyes and to dry the sinuses, eyebright (euphrasia officinalis) is used.
But the sight that I'll treasure is that tiny eyebright, the size of a large pinhead, and nature at its most dazzling.
If you suffer from hay fever, the herb eyebright is a ‘phenomenal ‘solution, Winston says.’
If eyes are teary, burning and also swollen, Euphrasia, an extract of the herb eyebright, is a good choice.
The herb eyebright is a good solution; its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties will soothe your tired eyes.