Description

Oats (Avena sativa L.) are grown worldwide to provide a vital food staple for people in many countries. Avena sativa is commonly eaten (or taken as a medicinal supplement) for its highly-acclaimed health benefits. Other common names for Avena sativa include, avena (Spanish), hafer (German), ma-karasu-mugi (Japanese), and oats.

The Avena sativa plant is comprised of a seed (oat), leaves and stems (oat straw) and bran (the outer layer of the whole oats). Surprisingly, various parts of the Avena sativa plant are used to make medicinal herbal supplements, providing a wide range of health benefits.

Health benefits

1.      Anxiety

2.      Bladder weakness

3.      Constipation

4.      Diverticulosis

5.      Gout

6.      Inflammatory bowel disease

7.      Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

8.      Joint and tendon disorders

9.      Kidney conditions

10.   Nerve disorders

11.   Opium and nicotine withdrawal

12.   Gallstones

13.   Skin disorders

14.   Stress