Common Name: Oatstraw

Latin Name: Avena sativa

Family: Poaceae

Granny Good's Naturals Oatstraw is naturally grown using organic methods. By clicking on this item, you will receive 4oz. dried Oatstraw.

Folklore: Oatstraw is the flowering portion of the Oat plant and common Oats are the seeds. Few plants are as restorative and nourishing as Oats. Granny Goods uses only Oatstraw, the flowering tops of the plant in its preparations. Oatstraw is an energizer as well as an overall body tonic, rejuvenating over-worked over-stressed individuals by alleviating nervous fatigue.

Oatstraw helps to lower cholesterol levels, tone the heart muscle while supporting the entire circulatory system as well as building and strengthening bones, teeth, hair and nails.

Oatstraw can help prevent prostate problems and has been known to improve erectile dysfunction.

In the Herbal world, Oatstraw is known as "the juicy herb" because it helps promote the body's ability to secrete more fluids thereby preventing vaginal dryness and promoting sexual vigor.

Oatstraw has been shown to help alleviate addictions in cases of drugs, alcohol and/or nicotine abuse.

This herb is found often in beauty products, especially in scrubs for its sloughing abilities and soaks for its softening and anti-itch properties.

Oatstraw and Oats carry the highest levels of magnesium of all the known herbs as well as chromium, sodium, silicon, calcium, iron, niacin, phosphorous, riboflavin and selenium. Oats and Oatstraw are also packed with vitamins K, E, C and A, protein and potassium.

Cautions: There are no known contraindications. Oatstraw and Oats are safe for general use.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.