Oatstraw
Scientific Name: Avena sativa (herba)
Botanical Family: Poaceae
Plant Type: Grass
Geographical Origin: Eurasia; cultivated
Species/Variety: Avena sativa (herba)
Description
Milky oat tops used as nervine.
Therapeutic Properties
Nervine; Nutritive
Temperament
Cool
How to Use
Tea; Tincture
Dosage
Tea: 1–2 tsp green tops
Precautions
Gluten cross-contact if sensitive (grain)
Replacement / Alternatives
Nettle; Lemon balm
References
VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany