It may surprise you to find out that you may have already consumed quite a number of bowls filled with herb.
As a cereal product of this plant, it is the everyday breakfast porridge. Oats are made from the grain of the Avena plant. Avena herb tinctures are made from fresh oat seeds.
This oat seed tincture has a lot of nutrients and minerals that are needed by the nervous system to function properly. The vitamin B content is quite high.
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Drinking the Avena sativa tincture is a potent remedy that will lessen exhaustion and anxiety. Avena sativa As Treatment
Aside from the restorative energy that this tincture can give you, it also has a mild sedative effect.
Research studies conducted in Edinburgh done with the use of an EEG machine to monitor brain activity showed that people who drink this herb tincture have a more restful sleep.Since it is a treatment for nervousness, the muscles get relaxed. Aside from the high nutrient value of this herb tincture, these positive reactions are caused by the active indole alkaloid in Avena Sativa called gramine.As one of the most effective and safe ways to nervous disorders, this tincture is recommended to young children, adults and the elderly. Children that have mild sleep disorders and are hyperactive will become more peaceful with regular consumption of the tincture.. Adult who suffer from tiredness and stress can have some relief. Elderly people will gain more vigor and energy. Yet, among all of the groups that have the Avena treatment, there is one group that is in dire need of physical and psychological help.The Avena sativa tincture is given as part of the withdrawal treatment of addicts. The hard core opium takers, who suffer violent withdrawal symptoms, are amongst the drug dependents that this herbal remedy is given to.
Drug rehabs encourage many patients that used cocaine, marijuana and crack to drink the Avena sativa tincture. The use of the tincture is not limited to those who have done illegal drugs. It is also used to wean individuals away from nicotine addiction.
Cultivation And Care
Oats are planted as a food crop in large fields. Aside from the high demand for oats as a staple, planting oats in small gardens will bring a multitude of birds that will eat all the seeds. Pest control can be done to avoid this by covering the plants with netting.
These plants need to place in full sun and are not shade tolerant. It is not winter hardy. It can be planted in any kind of soil but thrives best in clay that has excellent drainage.
This crop is easy to grow and the soil does not need to be fertilized. Watering should be done often as the plant flourishes in moist soil conditions.
When planting oat varieties, they should be planted with at least 180 meters away from each other. This is done so that one kind of oat will not cross pollinate with another. Planting times are in spring or autumn and the flowers bloom in June and July.
Seeds are sown and lightly covered with soil. It will take two weeks for germination. Harvest the ripe seeds from August to September.
After harvesting, the seeds have to be threshed, winnowed and dried before storage.Avena seeds can be stored for many years. Extreme heat conditions before the bloom period will result in a smaller seed harvest.
Other Uses Of Avena Seed
The tincture is also used as a uterine tonic for its diuretic qualities. A gruel made from grounds seeds is done to alleviate fevers and make up for nutritional deficiency.
As a decoction, it is place into baths for treatment of eczema and itch. For immediate relief of the skin disorders, it is made into a poultice.
Roasted seeds are made into a beverage similar to coffee. The seeds are extracted for their edible oil which is used in making commercially sold cereals. When the seeds are sprouted, it can be consumed raw and is included in salads.
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