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quick list of Oat Straw
| Scientific name | Avena sativa |
| Synonyms | Common Oat, White Oat |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Common name | Oat Straw, Green Oat Grass |
| Habit | annual grass |
| Sunlight | prefer full sun sunlight |
| Plant part use | Straw, including the dried stems and leaves, unripe seeds |
| Habitat | thrives in temperate regions and is commonly cultivated in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia |
| Plant height | Grows up to 1.5 meters tall |
| Cultivation | commonly cultivated |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
Chemical Composition
Oat Straw contains a chemical composition of Avenanthramides, Saponins, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Minerals, and Vitamins (vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, and K). Minerals are high in silica, calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa (Taste): sweet, Virya (Potency): cooling, Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): sweet, Dosha Effect: Balances Vata and Pitta doshas.
Health Benefit of Oat Straw
Oat straw has many medicinal properties:
- It helps calm the nervous system, so it can be used to cure stress, anxiety, and insomnia.
- It contains antidepressants that can help improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.
- Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation.
- The antioxidants present in oat straw can help protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Oat straw is rich in silica and calcium. Silica and calcium are essential for bone strength and density.
- It is used in skin diseases like eczema and rashes. People use it in bath water.
- It keeps digestion healthy in the body and reduces inflammation and constipation.
Form of use: Oat straw can be used as an infusion (tea), tincture, poultice, bath, and milky oat extract.
Precautions while using oat straw
- People who are allergic to oat straw should not use it. Pay attention to rashes on the body.
- Do not use it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Do not use it while taking other medicines. It may interact with medicines.
- Follow the limited dosage
Myths about oat straw
There are many myths about the use of oat straw. We will know about some of these myths:
1. Myth: Oat straw is addictive
Fact: Oat straw is not addictive. It can be used safely with the advice of a doctor.
2. Myth: Oat straw cures all diseases
Fact: Oat straw helps in curing some diseases but it does not cure all diseases. Therefore, it should not be used for every disease.
3. Myth: Oat straw can replace prescribed medicine
Fact: Oat straw cannot replace any prescribed medicine. Therefore, it should not be used without the advice of a doctor.
Remember, before starting any new wellness regimen, it’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional to ensure it is suitable for your specific needs and circumstances.
