Oatstraw - AVENA SATIVA
(Cut & Sifted) (Organically Grown) Available in 1 OZ
OVERVIEW
A. sativa, or the common oat, is a popular cereal grain that has been eaten for at least 3,000 years. Although this is one of the main uses for this plant, various parts of the plant, such as the young seed and the oatstraw, are nutritive and have nervine qualities, and are thus a favorite amongst herbalists for supporting the nervous system. This plant is highly valued for its ability to restore balance and a sense of calm in weak and stressed out individuals.
HERBAL ACTIONS
nervine, stimulant, antispasmodic, vulnerary nutritive tonic, sedative
USES AND PREPARATIONS
young milky oats as a fresh tincture
dried oatstraw as a tea or bath
oat grain as a food or external body wash or bath
CONSTITUENTS
silicon dioxide occurs in the leaves and in the straw in soluble form as esters of silcilic acid with polyphenols, monosaccharides and oligosaccharides. Oat straw contains a high content of iron, manganese, zinc, chromium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, niacin and a variety of other nutrients and saponins, alkaloids such as avenine, trigoneline, sterols, flavanoids, and calcium.
PRECAUTIONS
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.*