Oatstraw (Organic)
Bulk Herbs: Oatstraw (Organic)
Avena sativa
Size: 1 oz package
Format: Cut
Plant Part: Aerial Parts
Farming: Organic
Also known as: Avena sativa, Oats, Common Oats, Groats, Oatmeal, and sometimes referred to as "avena."
Origin: USA
A. sativa is a grass with erect stems and long, blade-like leaves. Its flowers consist of inconspicuous spikelets, each floret containing 3 stamens, and a feathery stigma. This floret matures into the oat that is edible, and at the immature stage, exudes a white milky substance (referred to as 'milky oats') and harvested for its nutritive value. The whole plant is referred to as 'oatstraw.'
Oats are believed to be descended from A. sterilis, a wild oat in the Fertile Crescent, along the North African coast, and the Southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Oats have been cultivated since ancient Roman times as horse feed. The British emigrants introduced oats to North America in the 17th century, and they have been cultivated here ever since. Today, most cultivated oats are primarily bailed and sold as feed, however much is grown for food as well and will continue to be cultivated in larger and larger quantities as its health benefits become more widely known.
Active Compounds: avenanthramides (antioxidants), silica, calcium, magnesium, and beta-glucans.
Actions: Laxative, Purgative, Astringent, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue
Indications: Oatstraw is a deeply nourishing, mineral-rich herb primarily used as a nervine tonic to rebuild the nervous system, reduce stress, and alleviate anxiety. It is rich in calcium and silica, promoting bone health and strengthening hair/nails, while also acting as an anti-inflammatory and helping balance blood sugar.
Precautions: There is a risk of cross-contamination with gluten, which may trigger celiac disease or rare allergic reactions. Those with disorders of the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, should avoid oat products. Digestive problems that could extend the length of time it takes for your food to be digested could allow oats to block your intestine.
Herbal Magick: Oatstraw is a powerful magical herb associated with prosperity, fertility, and deep emotional stability, often used to attract abundance and foster growth. Linked to Venus and the Earth element, it acts as a gentle, nourishing tonic for the nervous system and is used in rituals to encourage prosperity, money magic, and personal growth.
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