Eurasia; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Euphrasia (eyebright) is a genus of about 450 species of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae (formerly included in the Scrophulariaceae), with a cosmopolitan distribution. They are semi-parasitic on grasses and other plants. The common name refers to the plant’s use in treating eye infections. Many species are found in alpine or sub-alpine meadows where snow is common. Flowers Read More …

Camphor Oil; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Camphor oil is the oil extracted from the wood of the Camphor tree Cinnamomum Camphora. Camphor oil[rx] has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is used for its aromatic properties, as an insect repellant, in embalming fluids, and in various topical skin preparations. Camphor is a waxy, flammable, transparent solid with Read More …