Herbs - Oat Straw - Ailments / Situations Where Used

This plant is used as a tonic to the entire system and works wonders on nervous and physical fatigue. It is a nerve restorative and is used in cases of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. It is good for headaches at the back of the neck, debility following illness, tension, and irritability though overwork. It is said to be a brain tonic with an action on the nerve and brain cells.

The plant is a good source of minerals and, according to Dr. Vogel, "oats have the highest content of iron, zinc and manganese of all grain species". The British Herbal Pharmacoepia states that oats are a good cardiac tonic. It is good to give oatstraw tea in colds and chills to encourage sweating and makes a fine nutritive. Oatstraw can improve the performance and stamina of athletes and be of value in sexual weakness and impotence.

Overall, this plant is a tonic to the mind, spirit, and body.