Eyebright Extract

Eyebright extract is derived from the dried whole herb of *Euphrasia*, a herbaceous plant belonging to the genus *Euphrasia* in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a traditional plant-based ingredient for eye care, with a long history of medicinal use in Europe and widespread application in cosmetics and eye health products today.

Source and Historical Applications

Eyebright grows abundantly in natural grasslands, mountains, and moist meadows, demonstrating strong environmental adaptability. Since the 14th century, this plant has been included in the European Pharmacopoeia and has long been used to relieve various eye discomforts. Because it can be used both internally and externally to protect the eyes, it is popularly known as "drinkable eye drops" and is a classic natural remedy for eye conditions.

Main Active Ingredients

Eyebright extract contains various functional substances, with flavonoids as the core active ingredient. It is also rich in inositol, volatile oils (essential oils), pantothenic acid, and nutrients such as vitamins B3, B12, C, and D, which together constitute its soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects.

Eyebright extract is an active ingredient extracted from the eyebright plant. Its main functions include eye protection, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, and promoting wound healing. It works by relieving eye fatigue, inhibiting inflammatory responses, and scavenging free radicals, making it suitable for eye health maintenance, skin care, and as an adjunct to the improvement of inflammation-related problems.

Relief of Eye Fatigue and Dryness
The iridoid glycosides and flavonoids in eyebright extract can promote blood circulation in the eyes, reduce tear evaporation, and relieve dryness, redness, and fatigue caused by prolonged eye use. Studies have shown that its extract can improve dry eye symptoms by regulating corneal epithelial cell activity.

Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial Effects
The phenolic acids in eyebright can inhibit the release of inflammatory factors (such as TNF-α and IL-6), reducing eye inflammation such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis. In addition, its antibacterial properties have a certain inhibitory effect on common pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, and it can be used as an adjunct to the care of skin or mucous membrane infections.

Antioxidant and Anti-aging Properties

The high content of polyphenols and flavonoids in the extract can scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress damage to cells. Animal experiments show that long-term use can reduce lipid peroxidation levels and protect skin and eye tissues from oxidative damage from external environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation.

Promoting Wound and Tissue Repair

The active ingredients in eyebright can accelerate the healing of superficial skin or corneal injuries by stimulating collagen production and epithelial cell proliferation, thus shortening wound recovery time. Clinically, it is often used for postoperative repair or the care of minor abrasions.

Eye Care Products

• Eye Creams/Gels: Used to reduce dark circles, lighten eye bags, smooth fine lines, and relieve eye fatigue. For example, products like "Eye Oasis Eyebright Seaweed Eye Gel" and "Luqian'er Eyebright Eye Gel" use eyebright extract as their core ingredient.
• Eye Drops: Such as "Compound Eyebright Eye Drops," used to relieve non-infectious eye discomfort such as eye fatigue, dry eye, and mild conjunctivitis.

Oral Health Supplements

• Capsules/Granules/Oral Liquids: Used to help regulate blood sugar, relieve respiratory discomfort (such as cough and sore throat), improve sleep, or improve gastrointestinal function.
• Often combined with astragalus, mulberry leaves, and goji berries to enhance the effects of improving eyesight, anti-fatigue, or lowering blood sugar.