Oat Straw • Avena sativa
Parts Used: fresh milky tops, dry stem + seeds
Affinity: adrenals, endocrine system, nervous system
Herbal Action: nutritive, nervine
Indications:
High in minerals like silica, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese and iron
Supports healthy hair, bones, teeth and nails, nourishes depleted body systems and rebalances the nervous system
Milky oat extract is traditionally used longterm to treat burnout, anxiety, depression and nervous exhaustion
Supportive during convalescence and recovery from illness or addiction
Preferred Preparations: infusion, tincture of milky seeds
Taste: similar to hay
Contraindications: not for use with gluten allergies
