Oatstraw

Common Name:

Oatstraw

Botanical Name:

Avena sativa

Short Description:

Oatstraw is a deeply nourishing nervous system tonic rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium. It’s used for burnout, emotional fragility, and long-term nervous exhaustion. Often taken as a daily infusion to rebuild and restore.

Parts Used:

Aerial parts (milky green tops and straw)

Actions:

Nervine tonic, nutritive, trophorestorative, demulcent, endocrine support

Energetics:

Cooling, moistening, sweet

Body Systems:

Nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, emotional

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Restores calm, resilience, and emotional stability. Oatstraw rebuilds ojas (vital essence) and supports gentle self-nurturing in times of depletion, grief, or transition.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Moon
Dosha: Balances Vata and Pitta

Safety Notes:

Very safe and nourishing. Best as a long-steeped infusion. Avoid in those with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity, though many tolerate oatstraw well.