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Oatstraw

Avena sativa (milky oat)

Oatstraw
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Overview

Oatstraw is a slow, deep nourisher for a depleted nervous system. Not acutely calming like valerian, but restores nervous tissue over time. Wonderful for burnout and adrenal depletion.

Actions

Nutritive nervine · Trophorestorative · Demulcent

Affinities

Nervous system · Adrenal

Cautions & contraindications

Gluten sensitivity — oats are typically gluten-free but cross-contamination possible.