Oatstraw

50g (1.76oz)

Medicinal Name: Avena sativa

Properties: nervine tonic, anti-depressant, nutritive, demulcent, vulnerary

Treatment: stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, nervousness, skin ailments, malnutrition, osteoporosis, arthritis

Description:

Oats, and oat straw in particular, are tonic when taken medicinally. Oat straw is prescribed by medical herbalists to treat general debility and a wide variety of nervous conditions

Oats are used to treat depression and nervous debility, and insomnia in those suffering from nervous exhaustion. Oats are one of the principal herbal aids to convalescence after a long illness.

The high levels of silicic aid in the straw will explain its use as a remedy for skin conditions, especially in external applications.

For depression it combines well with Skullcap, Damiana or Lavender.

Preparation:

Infusion- pour a cup of boiling water onto 1–2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10–15 minutes