Oats,Avena sativa,Wild Oats,Common Oats,Groats
Traditionally and still is used for its mildly antidepressant properties in a
tea.
Used in combination, more recently to help alleviate the discomfort of Varicella Zoster (Shingles)
protein,calcium,magnesium,potassium,fat,starch,vitamins B1, B2, D, E, iron, wheat protein, steroidal compounds, carotene, alkaloids, silicon,flavanoids
Full Bath:
Good
for rheumatic problems, lumbago, paralysis, liver ailments and gout, kidney, and
gravel problems. Bath herb (Oatstraw or Oatmeal) to soften skin and to help
eczema and neuralgia.
Sitzbath:
Good for bladder and
abdominal problems, intestinal, colic, and bedwetting. Footbath: Good for tired
or chronically cold feet.
Local
Wash:
Good for
skin diseases, flaky skin, frostbite, chilblains, wounds, and eye
problems.
Drunk as a Tea
insomnia, anxiety, and depression.(The tincture can be used similarly.) Combines well with vervain. Also makes a nutritive addition to remedies for colds and chills to encourage sweating.
multiple sclerosis, chronic neurological pain, and insomnia
itchiness, excema
zoster (shingles)
Oats
regulate estrogen levels
significantly lower blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity varicose veins and
hemorrhoids.
A soothing remedy for irritated conditions of the digestive tract,
and for problems such as diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis and
constipation.
Few adverse effects, although individuals with gluten sensitivity (celiac disease) should use oats with caution.
"Green straw tea will release harmful metabolic by-products and simultaneously remove unnecessary water held in the tissues. Naturally, you may be able to obtain the ingredients for this tea fresh, but if not, your health food store offers dried oat straw and ready-made teas. In these, the role of the other herbs is to support the action of the oat straw.
2. 7 oz. (75 g) Oat Straw 0.4 oz.
(10 g) stinging Nettle
0.2 oz. (5 g) Alpine Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla alpina)
0.4 oz. (10 g) St.John's wort.
First mix all of these dry ingredients well; this is your tea blend. Now add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture to 2 or 3 cups (500- 750 ml) of boiling water.
Simmer the herbs for
about 20 minutes.
An alternative method is to start the tea cold, letting the
herbs steep for several hours. The tea only needs 10 minutes of simmering and 10
minutes of steeping before it is ready to strain.
The dosage: 3 cups daily, if
possible, unsweetened."
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