Oat Straw - Herb for Anxiety

High in Vitamins A, D and E, and also Zinc and Calcium, Oatstraw is just as beneficial for your body as taking Oats, and is a general pick-me-up in the health department. It is also used to relieve depression, anxiety and stress, and is especially good for disorders of the nervous system.

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Herbalists of old used oat straw to treat nervous exhaustion, insomnia and what was generally called "weakness of the nerves", but what we call, anxiety. For treatment purposes the top green parts of the plant are harvested just before reaching full flower and dried.

Tea made from Oatstraw was thought to be good in treating rheumatic conditions and water retention as well as anxiety, stress and depression.

Tincture made from the green tops of oats is also used to help with withdrawal symptoms resulting from tobacco addiction and can be taken as often as three times per day.

Dosages vary but generally ½ 1 teaspoonful, that's 3ml 5ml) of the tincture should be taken. As always consult a trained professional before taking any of these.

Oatstraw can also be used in your bath to treat your insomnia or stress and anxiety. It can also be used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as eczema, and can also be used for the treatment of burns. If you prefer your medication to look like real medication, Oatstraw comes in capsule and tablet form as well.

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