What Are the Benefits of Nettles & Eyebright?

Nettles and eyebright are found in different places around the world and both have been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Nettles is more commonly known as stinging nettle and is a green flowering plant with soft green leaves that have what look like hair on them. These are the stingers. Euphrasia, or eyebright, is a small plant with white and purple flowers and found in meadows.

Diuretic properties

• Nettles have a lot of diuretic properties and are used in the removal of chlorides, urea and uric acid. They are used in the treatment of diseases like gout, rheumatism, edema and conjunctive tissue purification.

Stimulating Properties

• The young nettles are used to stimulate hunger and aid in the proper secretion of intestinal, pancreatic and gastric juices. Hence, nettles are used in diseases and problems related to intestines, stomach and pancreas as well.

Anemia

• Nettles are high in iron and are used to treat problems like anemia. It also aids in coagulating and formation of blood cells.

Eyebright Homeopathy

• Eyebright is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is used for treating all kinds of mucous membrane inflammations in the nose, eyes and throat.

Allergies and Colds

• Eyebright has been used to treat allergies due to dust, pollen and other foreign particles in the air. It also helps with sore throats, bronchitis, sinus infections and colds.

Eye Medication

• Eyebright also helps in relieving tired eyes and helps in healing sties and other eye related problems.