Using oats in herbal medicine
Oats (Avena Sativa) and oak straw stalks are good for skin conditions such as eczema. They are also good for treating depression and are proven to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Oats make an excellent nerve tonic that is beneficial for the whole system. They also promote sweating.
Green oat stalks with the flowers are used in green drinks and dried whole or chopped for medicinal teas. The seeds are used in the milled form known as oatmeal.
Oats are used in skin care to keep the complexion glowing with good health.
Oats and oat straw are used for treating many disorders.
- Oats are used in the treatment of thyroid problems and estrogen deficiency.
- They are used for degenerative disorders and for relieving persistent colds.
- Oats are a traditional food for those recovering from an illness, and they supply necessary fiber in the diet.
- They are often used to relieve diarrhea.
- A tea made from oats can be useful in rheumatic conditions and in the treatment of water retention.
- Oats are also used in the treatment of insomnia, headache, and anxiety.
Oats can be combined with other herbs.
Combined with vervain, skullcap, or mugwort, oats make an excellent tonic mixture to sip in times of stress.
Oats are rich in iron, manganese, calcium, and zinc. The high mineral content is great for achieving healthy hair, fingernails, and bones.
Using oats in tinctures
Oat straw is known for its ability to enhance libido and mellow the mood. In this YouTube video, we learn how to make a milky oat tincture that captures all of the oats healing properties.
Oats can help cure addiction.
Oats are sometimes used to ease nicotine withdrawal. They have been used for centuries in India to help opium, morphine and cigarette addicts kick their habits.
If kicking a bad habit, combine oats with kudzu root for best results.
Oats contain globulin proteins.
Oats are the only cereal grain that contains globulin (a legume-like protein). Oat protein is nearly equivalent in quality to soy protein which has been shown by the World Health Organization to be the equal of meat, milk, and eggs.
Green oat straw is used in herbal medicine.
Green oat straw is used as a medicinal herb for teas and other herbal preparations.
Milled oats are known as a morning breakfast cereal (such as Quaker Instant Oatmeal). There are many other ways to incorporate oats into the diet such as cookies and granola bars.
A nutritious herbal tea can be made from a heaping tablespoon of oats or oat straw brewed with one cup of water.
Science and oat straw
Research shows that green oat straw extract contains high levels of saponins that improve mood and protect against stress.
Experiments prove that the oat straw extract, when taken over a period of four weeks, helps improve memory and cognitive function. It was also noted that oat straw extract improved the ability to multitask.
We need to eat more oatmeal and drink green oat straw tea on a regular basis. I love oatmeal, but have never tried green oat straw. Maybe I will get Tony to grow some oats this spring.
Oats are used in herbal baths and creams.
Skin conditions benefit greatly from oats. A soothing bath for irritated skin can be made by running water through a clean sock containing several tablespoons of oats.
Oats made into herbal creams and ointments help clear up many skin disorders such as acne and pimples.
Cooked oatmeal can be used as a poultice to moisturize dry skin.
Ground dried oats are a traditional ingredient in cosmetics and are valued for their rejuvenating action.
Oats grow in temperate regions.
Oats are originally from Europe and Asia. They grow well in all temperate regions including the north Georgia mountains.
Oats are usually sown in the spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, and are not affected by late frosts or snow. The vigorous growth habit of oats will tend to choke out most weeds if you plant them thick enough.
Harvest green oats before flowering for medicinal purposes.
For medicinal use, harvest the green aerial parts just before they reach full flower stage. Most herbalists use the green tops in medicine, but the seeds are also beneficial.
Stems, leaves, and husks are used in teas and tinctures or as a healing wash for the skin. There is little medicinal value in the dried straw part of the plant, but it makes a great mulch and is a rich addition to the compost pile.
*Oats are frequently processed near wheat, barley and other grains. Do not eat or use oats if you have gluten intolerance or celiac disease unless you know where they were grown.
Always consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal remedy especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking other medications.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7352613/
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