Eyebright

Eyebright is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground have been used to support eye health.
The scientific name for Eyebright is; Euphrasia officinalis L. Its common name most likely reflected the belief that the plant promoted healthy function of the eyes.
- There are certain phytonutrients present in this herb that can promote the overall health of the eyes
  - The aucubin found in Eyebright is a potent antioxidant. The antioxdants are believed to be good for overall healthy and well-being.
    - Oxidation and inflammation are detrimental to eye health. There is evedence that that anti-oxidants are beneficial to the long term maintenance of healthy eyesight.
  - Tannins also exist in Eyebright. It is believed that tannins act as astringents. Astringents may also contribute to healthy eye function.
Eyebright contains vitamins A, B (thiamine and riboflavin), C, and E, which all have nourishing properties.
- Zinc, selenium, and copper are also found in eyebright and help contribute to healthy support of the eyes.
Finally rutin, another active compound found in Eyebright offers nutritional support to the eyes.

Bayberry

Herbalists classify Bayberry as an astringent.
Bayberry contains an active flavonoid called Myricetin. It is extracted from the bark, leaves, and roots of the plant known as myrica rubrae (Bayberry). It is very well known for being an antioxidant and free radical scavenger. You might say that Myricetin is a mighty hunter and its prey is any free radical that might cause havoc.
- There is evidence that dietary antioxidants and anti-inflammatories are beneficial to long term eye health.
The Myricetin in Bayberry also has a natural ingredient that may be helpful.
- Bayberry contains a constituent (natural ingredient) called myricetin, which has been shown to be an effective cleanser. Myricetin's cleansing properties supports Bayberry's traditional uses.

Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds are rich in flavonoid antioxidants and they contain a concentrated source of micronutrients.
Fennel contains a number of phenolic compounds, including bioflavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, coumarins and hydroxycinnamic acids.
Choline, one of the active compounds in Fennel. It is a very important and versatile nutrient in fennel that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning, and memory.
- It also helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, and aids in the transmission of nerve impulses.

Red Raspberry

Red raspberry is a plant that is the source of a widely eaten, tasty, sweet berry.
Red raspberry fruit and leaf have also been used to maintain good health as well. The use of the leaf and fruit of the red raspberry outside the culinary world was first described in 1957 in a book called “The Herbal,” or “A General History of Plants.” We've known of the health benefits for nearly a half century.
Data shows that red raspberry fruit has antioxidant and vasodilatory properties.
A ketone component of red raspberry possesses a similar structure to the compound capsaicin (Cyan Pepper).
The traditional uses for Red Raspberry are for supporting gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the respiratory system, and for promoting heart and circulatory health.

Goldenseal Root

Goldenseal is a plant native to North America.
Historically, Native Americans used goldenseal for overall health and well-being.
- Following suit European settlers adopted it as well.
Currently, herbalists have continued the traditional uses of goldenseal as a dietary supplement.
- The most common uses are to support the respiratory system, the immune system and the digestive tract.
- It is also used to support healthy eyesight.
The roots of goldenseal are dried and used to make teas, extracts, tablets, or capsules. Goldenseal is often combined with echinacea in commercial products.
What science has found out about goldenseal that makes it useful for your health?
- There are four active alkaloids that it contains, namely hydrastine, palmatine, canadine and berberine.
- Berberine is probably the most well know and studied alkaloid. It has been studied for its heavy content of antioxidant properties.

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BRIGHT EYES should be used orally in the capsules.

BRIGHT EYES contains the herbs Eye Bright.
Traditionally the herb Eyebright is known as an astringent.
Eyebright (the herb) has naturally occurring vitamins A, B, C, D & E, along with iron silicon, copper and zinc as micro-nutrients.
This formula is focused on healthy eyes.

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Bright Eyes(100 Capsules)(Eyebright (herb), Fennel (seed), Rue (herb), Chamomile (flower), Goldenseal (root), Red Raspberry (leaves & pulp), Blue Vervain (herb), Bayberry (bark), Cayenne Pepper (40,000 HU))