Oatstraw

Avena Sativa 

Common names: Oatstraw

Family: Graminaceae

Parts used: Green herb, stalks or oatstraw

Habitat: Native to Northern Europe

Constituents: Phenolics, Saponins, Protein, Flavonoids, Polysaccharides, Lipids as well as vitamins A, B complex, C, E, K and calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese and zinc. 

Actions: Antidepressant, Cardiac Tonic, Thymoleptic

Traditional and current uses:

• Depression

• Melancholia

• Neuralgia

• Shingles

•Insomnia

• Externally used for eczema, dry or irritated skin 

• Aids wound healing 

•  Traditionally used in baths to treat skin issues - soothing and hydrating for the skin

• Supports cardiovascular system

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