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.