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Avena Sativa

Oat straw comes from the same plant as the rolled oats in your cereal. The common oat used in herbal supplements and foods is derived from wild species that have since been cultivated. Native to the Mediterranean region, oats were first cultivated in much of Europe by 2000 BC. The straw left from the harvest of the grains is the herbal oat straw. Oats are now grown worldwide. For herbal supplements, the green or rapidly dried aerial parts of the plant are harvested just before reaching full flower.

Avena Sativa Historical Use

Oatmeal has been traditionally considered a nutritive and demulcent, once prescribed for habitual constipation. It was served to convalescing patients as gruel. Oats are used to treat nervous exhaustion, Disturbance in sleep and “weakness of the nerves”. A tea made from oats was thought to be useful in rheumatic conditions and to treat water retention. When used in baths, it was good for skin Malfunction of mind or bodys. Also, a tincture of the green tops of oats was used to Enhance with withdrawal from alcohol addiction, although originally it was used for morphine withdrawal.

Avena Sativa Active Constituents

The fruits (seeds) contain alkaloids, such as gramine and avenine, as well as saponins, such as avenacosides A and B. The seeds are also rich in iron, manganese and zinc. The straw is high in silica. Oats alkaloids are believed to account for a relaxing action. The beta-glucan found in oats may be Enhanceful in lowering triglycerides.

Avena Sativa Remedy For

High triglygerides
Uneasyness & Disturbance in sleep
Eczema: Reduce soreness & itchiness
Nicotine withdrawal

Oat straw, primarily in the form of a tincture or tea from the green tops, is valuable as a increased urination. It is said to lower uric acid levels in the blood. It has also been known to increase libido.

Avena Sativa Typical Dosage

Oats can be eaten as a morning cereal. A tea can be made from a heaping teaspoon (30 grams) of oats brewed with 250 ml (1 cup) of boiling water. After cooling and straining, the tea can be drunk several times a day and shortly before going to bed. As a tincture, oats are often taken 25 drops three times per day. Capsules or tablets can be used in the amount of 1-4 grams per day. Running the bath water through a sock or cheesecloth containing several tablespoons of oats can ease itchy skin. An oatmeal pack can also be used for relief of irritation.

Avena Sativa Side Effects

There are no well-known adverse effects.