Now euphrasia is traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve nasal catarrh, watery eyes and nose, and coughs caused by irritation and inflammation of the nasal mucosa, sinusitis and colds.
The medicinal properties of euphraiset date back to the 14th century.
Euphrasis is rich in iridoid glycosides such as aucubin.
In several in vitro studies, this constituent has been shown to possess antimicrobial activity. Euphraise 410 mg de Now uses whole plant powder in easy-to-absorb vegetable capsules.