Oatstraw

Avena sativa

Taste: Sweet, earthy, grassy, slightly bitter

Origin: Middle east and Mediterranean

Energetics: Cooling, moistening

Actions and properties: Nutritive, soothing, relaxant, antispasmodic, stimulant, demulcent, vulnerary, nervine

Systems: Nervous system, cardiovascular system, muscular system

Traditionally used for:

• Improve cognitive function, memory and attention (blood circulation)
• Promote relaxation, relieve stress
• Reducing risk of heart disease
• Energy boost
• Promoting healthy skin

Brewing instructions:

• 2 tsp of herb per cup of water
• Boiling water (200-212f/93-100C)
• Steep for 5-15 minutes

Contraindications/cautions: Oat allergy, Oatstraw produced in large facilities may contain gluten. Kayo-tea: is always Gluten free and Nut free.

Always consult a healthcare practitioner when consuming any new herb. Like all herb it is best to start with a little to make sure you are not intolerant.

Warning: This information has not been verified by Health Canada and should be considered for historical and educational purposes only.

Other uses: Oats are edible. Hair rinse/mask, lotions, salves, skin compress. Mulch