Description
Oat straw
Avena sativa
Oat straw nourishes the nerves making it useful for the treatment of stress, insomnia, mild depression, anxiety and fatigue.
High levels of soluble silica in Oat straw explain the use for skin conditions; it can be added to the bath for the relief of inflammatory skin diseases.
Part Used
Stalks (straw)
Actions
Nervine tonic, anxiolytic