Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants - Juliet Diaz 2020

Eyebright Euphrasia
A Compendium of Plants

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES

creativity, clarity, healing

Eyebright has been used for healing since ancient times. She received her name from her powerful healing properties for eye infections. Her flowers are the sweetest-looking things, with white, green, purple, and yellow colors dressing her petals.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Eyebright can clear an eye infection, and can also strengthen your memory, either by using warm compresses made with the herb, or by drinking it as a tea, though you only want to drink it as needed, rather than over a long period of time. Eyebright is also great for allergies, colds, earaches, headaches, and sore throats.

MAGICAL PROPERTIES

Eyebright is an herb for clarity. She helps you to see the truth of people and situations, allowing you to view them without bias. She removes “cloudy” vision in those with delusions of grandeur or flights of fancy. Eyebright is also useful during divination or psychic work, especially for those who do not usually receive clear spiritual guidance; she can help you see the things that remain hidden, whether they are secrets you are keeping from yourself, or other ways of seeing the world and the universe that you may never have considered. She will also help you look at a situation objectively, without your emotions coloring your interpretations.

PLANT WISDOM

Work with her wisdom for seeing the unseen. She teaches us to be observers—patient, aware, and in tune with everything, not just in individual parts but as a whole. We often miss clues and lessons, or are unable to understand a person or situation because we have limited sight, both physically and spiritually. When she visits you in your dreams, it’s a sign that abundance and healing are coming your way, so look forward to clearer skies and happier times.

Eyebright Third Eye-Opener Potion

This potion will bring you vivid dreams, messages, or visions, as eyebright shares with you whatever it is you most need to know at this moment. Begin this spell when you know you’re going to go to bed soon, or if you’ve set aside time to meditate.

WHAT YOU NEED

2 cups water

1 tablespoon fresh or dried eyebright

1 teaspoon fresh or dried rosemary

1 teaspoon fresh or dried mugwort

1 teaspoon fresh or dried lavender

1 star anise

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon grapeseed oil or oil of your choice

½ cup honey or maple syrup

WHAT TO DO

· Bring the water to a boil and add all ingredients except for the honey or maple syrup.

· Boil for 10 minutes, then lower the heat and cover, allowing the mixture to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

· Strain and mix 7 tablespoons of the tea with the honey or maple syrup.

· When cool enough, lather this mixture into your hair and rub some on your forehead.

· Let it sit for 3 minutes, then rinse.