Oatstraw

Avena sativa

Names:

Oats,Avena sativa,Wild Oats,Common Oats,Groats

History:

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)

Constituents:

protein,calcium,magnesium,potassium,fat,starch,vitamins B1, B2, D, E, iron, wheat protein, steroidal compounds, carotene, alkaloids, silicon,flavanoids


Uses:


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.

Contra-Indications:

Few adverse effects, although individuals with gluten sensitivity (celiac disease) should use oats with caution.

Tea:

From Grieves: "A Modern Herbal " Oatstraw Tea Remedy

"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."


From Grieves:

Botanical.com

NB: Please see Dr. David L. Hoffmann  for actual Zoster herbal formulations

Healthy Net Article ID: 1584

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