Purified water, Grain Alcohol
Format
Liquid
250ml
Dosage
25-50 drops in a little water, 3-4 times daily, between meals.
Important Information
Free of all common allergens, including: wheat, dairy, eggs, corn, soy, and yeast.
- Certified organically grown
- Traditional herbal support for the eyes
- Works as an anti-inflammatory
- Helpful for allergies
- Easy to use & absorb liquid tincture
- Gluten-free
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Eyebright is a popular herb in Europe for use during inflammatory eye conditions. It acts as an astringent, meaning that eyebright decreases eye secretions such as mucus and tears. It is also an anti-inflammatory, which decreases swelling and redness in and around the eye. Eyebright is recommended by natural health practitioners for conjunctivitis (pink eye), blepharitis, eye fatigue and allergic eye symptoms.
Eyebright has also been found useful in the treatment of coughs, colds, sore throat, hoarseness, rhinitis, allergies, allergic rhinitis, bronchial conditions, sinusitis, ophthalmia, headaches, earaches, jaundice, skin problems, epilepsy, and inflammation, especially inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Benefits of Tinctures
Capsules, soft gels and tablets are very popular. Tinctures, however, have many advantages over these modes of delivery. The bio-availability of tinctures is very high in comparison, because unlike pills tinctures don't rely on digestion to break them down. Tinctures are readily absorbed by the body, beginning their work in the bloodstream almost as soon as they enter the mouth. Which is a very significant benefit. Note also that:
- Tinctures can be applied externally as well as internally
- Tinctures can be stored for long periods of time, even years, without loss of effectiveness
- Tinctures can be taken relatively accurately because they are administered in drops
Why are tinctures alcohol-based?
Not only is the alcohol in St. Francis tinctures indispensable for extracting the active ingredients of an herb, it is also needed to stabilize and preserve them. As well as limiting microbial activity, alcohol has the ability to inhibit enzymatic or hydrolytic reactions in plant extracts.
Alcohol plays the role of a carrier substance conveying active ingredients within the body. Beyond that, it has been scientifically proven that small amounts of alcohol actually enhance the immune system and its defenses.
The amount of alcohol taken in an average dose of tincture, you'll be surprised to learn, is about the same as what you'd find in an overly ripe banana!
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