Oat Straw

When we think of oats, we think of a warming breakfast and mostly of the rolled or instant variety. However, there’s more than just oats, there’s Oat Straw, too.

Oat Straw is a healthy and natural resource, with its health benefits making it valuable to many people for many centuries. Oat Straw can be used to make a tea or tincture, so let’s look a bit more closely at it.

What Is Oat Straw?

Oat Straw is what’s left of the oat plant after the oat seeds are taken for harvesting. It has been used to make tea because of its naturally stimulating and brain boosting properties.

Here’s some of the vitamins and minerals of this wonderful natural ingredient:

Vitamins A, and B’s, E, folate and pantothenic acid¹
Magnesium, iron, calcium, manganese and phosphorus¹
Healthy proteins and dietary fibre¹

What is also good to know is that Oat Straw is gluten-free, as it only comes from the straw and not from the oats itself.

What Are the Health Benefits of Oat Straw?

As a potent natural remedy, the health benefits are far-reaching.

Here are some of the health benefits below:

Stress Relief

Oat Straw is rich in Vitamin A and B complex, calcium and more. Due to these compounds, a tea or tincture can help calm the body, which can ease stress and anxiety and can also relieve sleeping disorders.²

Inflammation Aid

Oat Straw products can be used as a traditional natural remedy to fight inflammation and prevent many conditions related to inflammation. Adding Oat Straw extract into a bath can help calm irritated or inflamed vaginal tissue caused by yeast infections or sex.³

Bone Health

Oat Straw is rich in calcium, silica, zinc, iron, magnesium and Vitamin B complex. These micronutrients are essential to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis.⁴Oat Straw is vital for adult women who may be at risk of bone density loss caused by falling levels of estrogen, due to menopause.⁵

Energy Support

The Vitamin E in Oat Straw can provide increased energy throughout the day, improve endurance, soothe nerves and alleviate chronic fatigue.² These properties are also helpful for people suffering from an exhausted nervous system.

Libido Increase

Oat Straw tea may be used as an aphrodisiac, increasing sexual desire and promoting circulation in the body’s sex organs. Steroidal saponins and beta-sitosterol in Oat Straw has a positive effect on balancing hormonal levels.⁶Some studies also found that Oat Straw helped erectile dysfunction in men.⁶

Skin and Hair Care

An Oat Straw tincture may also assist various skin problems such as dryness, redness, itching, irritation and swelling. Oat Straw tea added to bathwater may help with eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.⁷High amounts of silica and vitamins found in Oat Straw may help to improve hair health. A study found that Oat Straw tea can be an inexpensive and effective treatment against alopecia.⁸

Kidney Health

Oat Straw tea acts as a diuretic which increases urination.⁶It may also help heal urinary infections and prevent the formation of kidney stones.⁶

Lowers Cholesterol

Oat Straw contains compounds which help to naturally lower cholesterol levels. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, Oat Straw may reduce the risk of heart diseases caused by chronic vascular inflammation.¹

Assists with Intestinal Issues and Hemorrhoids

Oat Straw may help with various intestinal issues such as diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease. Due to the high fibre content, Oat Straw is an effective remedy that helps empty the bowel and assist with hemorrhoids.⁹As well as digestion regulation, Oat Straw can help to maintain a healthy weight and can reduce the risk of hemorrhoids in the future.⁹

Is Oat Straw Safe?

Consumption of Oat Straw in moderation is safe. It is suggested that Oat Straw not be consumed in significant amounts as excessive consumption may lead to headaches, dizziness, insomnia, irregular heartbeat and loss of appetite.

Be aware that Oat Straw tea has a less than impressive taste. Also, diabetic people and those living on a low-sugar diet, must be aware that Oat Straw may contain refined sugar.

Oat Straw is a natural product that has an array of health benefits, from stress relief and energy support to lowering inflammation and cholesterol. This mighty little product is effective as both a tea or supplement.

Properties

Anti-Aging⁵
Anti-Inflammatory¹^,³
Anti-Stress²
Antioxidant¹
Anxiety²
Aphrodisiac⁶
Bone Strengthening⁴^,⁵
Cholesterol¹
Constipation⁹
Demulcent⁹
Digestive Function⁹
Digestive Restoration⁹
Diuretic¹^,³
Energiser²
Haemorrhoids⁹
Hair Growth and Support⁷^,⁸
Heart Support / Health¹
High/Good Levels of B Vitamins⁴
High/Good Levels of Calcium⁴
High/Good Levels of Fibre⁹
High/Good Levels of Folate⁸^,⁹
High/Good Levels of Iron⁸^,⁹
High/Good Levels of Magnesium⁸^,⁹
High/Good Levels of Manganese⁹
High/Good Levels of Phosphorous⁹
High/Good Levels of Vitamin A⁸^,⁹
High/Good Levels of Vitamin E⁸^,⁹
High/Good Levels of Zinc⁸^,⁹
Hormonal Balance⁶^,⁹
Insomnia & Sleep Support²
Kidney Support⁶
Laxative⁹
Libido & Sexual Performance²
Nervine²
Osteoporosis⁴
Physical Endurance²
Skin Issues⁷
Urinary Tract Issues⁶
Weight Loss / Management⁶

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