Oat straw contains protein (gluten) saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, steroidal compounds, vitamins B1, B2, D, E, carotene, starch, fat, minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron, and trace elements like silicon and potassium.
It is highly valued for its support of the nervous system and prescribed to:
restore balance and a sense of calm in:
depressed
exhausted
anxious individuals
those who are suffering from insomnia
Common Use:
Oatstraw can be brewed as a tea, infusion, or used in a bath.
