Oatstraw and Oat Tops Profile
Also known as
Avena sativa, Oats, Common Oats, and sometimes referred to as "avena."
Introduction
Oatstraw is, as its name suggests, the aboveground parts of the oat plant left after harvesting the grain. Oats are one of the plants that humans have eaten since prehistoric times
Constituents
Carbohydrates, silicic acid.
Parts Used
The threshed and dried stem and leaf, and the dried or fresh milky tops.
Typical Preparations
Baths, tinctures, teas, and skin care products.
Summary
Precautions
None, unless you are allergic to oats. Gluten sensitivity will not be activated by use of oat straw on the skin.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.