Apothecary
Eyebright.
Euphrasia officinalis
Also known as Euphrasy
A modest little flower with a tiny golden eye at its centre, known by every old herbalist as the gift of clear seeing. Brewed into a cooled wash and laid upon closed lids, eyebright is said to clear not only the sight of the body but the sight of the soul.
Correspondences
Element
Air
Planet
Sun
Zodiac
Aquarius
Chakra
Third Eye
Parts Used
Aerial parts
Harvest
Summer
Practice
Magical Properties
Mental clarity, psychic sight, truth, memory
Brew an infusion and use as an eye wash (cooled, strained) to cleanse and enhance psychic vision. Carry dried eyebright to increase mental clarity and memory. Add to incense blends for truth-seeing workings.
Mundane
Mundane Uses
Historically used for eye complaints and upper respiratory infections.
Devotion
Deity Associations
Sun deities
History
Folklore & History
Milton refers to eyebright in Paradise Lost, describing the Archangel Michael anointing Adam's eyes with euphrasy.
Safety
Safety Notes
Use only clean, properly prepared infusion for eye wash.
This information is provided for educational and magical reference only. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using herbs medicinally.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eyebright used for in witchcraft?
Eyebright is traditionally used in workings for mental clarity, psychic sight, truth, memory. Brew an infusion and use as an eye wash (cooled, strained) to cleanse and enhance psychic vision.
What element is Eyebright associated with?
Eyebright is associated with the Air element and the sign of Aquarius, and resonates with the Third Eye chakra.
What planet rules Eyebright?
Eyebright is ruled by Sun. In the classical planetary system, this gives the herb its characteristic energetic signature and indicates which workings it most readily amplifies and which planetary hours best suit it.
Is Eyebright safe to use?
Some care is required when working with Eyebright. Use only clean, properly prepared infusion for eye wash. The information here is provided for educational and magical reference only — always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb medicinally.
In Your Practice
Track your work with Eyebright.
Record spells, rituals, and observations in your private digital grimoire.
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