Avena Sativa
Avena Sativa (Wild
Oats):
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.
History of Avena Sativa:
Oatmeal has been traditionally considered a nutritive and
demulcent, once prescribed for habitual constipation. Avena
Sativa was served to convalescing patients as gruel. Oats are
used to treat nervous exhaustion, insomnia 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 disorders. Also, a tincture of the
green tops of oat was used to help with withdrawal from alcohol
addiction, although originally it was used for morphine
withdrawal.
High triglygerides Anxiety & Insomnia
Eczema Reduce inflammation & itchiness Nicotine withdrawal
Oat straw, primarily in the form of a tincture or tea from the
green tops, is valuable as a diuretic. Avena Sativa is said to
lower uric acid levels in the blood. Avena Sativa has also been
known to increase libido. 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 helpful in lowering triglycerides.
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