Euphrasia officinalis subsp. pratensis
Euphrasia officinalis subsp. pratensis, commonly known as Eyebright, is a cherished medicinal herb renowned for its ocular benefits. Traditionally used to treat inflammation and irritation, this delicate flowering plant offers potent antioxidant properties. It remains a vital botanical resource in herbalism for supporting eye health and soothing mucous membranes.
- Scientific name: Euphrasia officinalis subsp. pratensis
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Euphrasia as the subspecies pratensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Orobanchaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Euphrasia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Euphrasia officinalis subsp. pratensis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is most frequently referred to as eyebright, while in German, it is known as Augentrost. In French, the plant is called euphrasie, and in Dutch, it is commonly called oogjeskruid.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the regions of Northern Europe. Its presence is documented across several key countries, including Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. The geographical range also extends to the Scandinavian nation of Sweden. Collectively, these locations define the northern European habitats where this subspecies thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Activities
Euphrasia officinalis subsp. pratensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Euphrasia officinalis subsp. pratensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |