Eyebright's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Euphrasia officinalis Linn.
Hindi Name :  Eyebright (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Eyebright
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Category

 :  Anti-Inflammatory
 
 

Source
Leaves :  Fresh and dried
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Family

 :  Scrophulariaceae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to Germany and is found in following countries:- Britain Europe Germany North America Northern and Western Asia Eyebright is the most common species of this genus in Germany. It grows on heaths and bogland and in lightwoods from the lowlands to the mountains. It is also found in Britain and its over twenty species are distributed over Europe, Northern and Western Asia and North America.
 
 

Identification
Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Eyebright
Taste :  N/A
Size :  N/A
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  Not more than 5.0 %
 
 

Chemical Constituents
Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are:- Resin Cellulose Starch Sugar
 
Minor
The drug contains various minor chemical constituents however no specific contents have been identified yet.
 
 

Storage
To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:- Air tight containers Protection from light Protection from moisture