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      Benefits of Oat Seed  - Avena sativa

      Oat seed herb information

      Oat seed is used by herbal practitioners as a nervine tonic.

      Oat seed can be used for:

      Supporting the nervous system in times of extreme stress

      Insomnia

      General debility

      Convalescence

      Depression

      Side-effects

      None expected

      Active compounds

      50% starch, alkaloids, saponins, flavones, sterols, Vitamin B

      What herbal practitioners say about Oat seed

      Oats nourish and strengthen the nervous system, especially in times of stress.  They are also useful in the treatment of conditions such as insomnia, which is often stress-related, depression and general debility.  It combines well with other nervines, such as passionflower and verbena, and tonics, such as ashwagandha and can be used to treat convalescing patients. 

      Tincture dose

      Adult dose 1 – 2mls three times a day.  

      Children’s dose (6 – 12 years old) 0.5 – 0.8mls three times a day.

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