Guest guest Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hi Ann, In addition to my education in aromatherapy, I am also a medical herbalist, although I do not have an active practice in either discipline. Oats (aka Oatstraw) Aveno sativa has proteins, C-glycosyl flavones, spirostanol glycosides, Vitamin E and is widely used as a nervine-tonic, anti-depressant, among other nutritive applications. It is one of the best remedies for 'feeding' the nervous system, especially when under stress, and considered specific in cases of nervous disability and exhaustion. High levels of silicic acids also make it useful for skin conditions. Also used for occipital headache. For depression use with skullcap and mugwort. Preparation: Pour 1 cup boiling water onto 1-3 teaspoons dried straw and infuse fo r10-15 minutes. Drink three times/day. For neuralgia (and irritated skin conditions) boil 1 lb. shredded oatstraw in 2 quarts water for half an hour to make a strong decoction. Add to warm bathwater and soak in tub for up to 20 minutes. Hope this helps. Be Well, Marcia Elston, Samara Botane/Nature Intelligence http://www.wingedseed.com http://www.wingedseed.blogspot.com http://www.aromaconnection.org " We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. " - Winston Churchill ________________________________ ATFE [ATFE ] On Behalf Of ann foley Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:00 PM ATFE oat straw for anxiety? Hi All: I'm new to the group, and I anticipate having a lot of questions for you all. My first one is: does anyone have experience in using Oat Straw to combat anxiety? Or for that matter, any essential oils or ANYTHING ELSE you've found to help people who store chronic stress and cortisol in their bodies? Thanks for any help/advice you can provide! Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hi Marsha I am glad to know I am on the same list as you, happy smiles.. I have a question, or two: I've been in desperate search for something to help growth and strenth for my hair. I am both a kidney and pancreas transplant patient, and can not take nything herbal,so I've been told.... what can you tell me that could help my issue? thanks sugar Blessings Email: sugarsyl71 Windows Instant messenger(no emails pleas): sugarsyl Skype: Twilight.Angel1 - Marcia Elston ATFE Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:09 PM RE: oat straw for anxiety? Hi Ann, In addition to my education in aromatherapy, I am also a medical herbalist, although I do not have an active practice in either discipline. Oats (aka Oatstraw) Aveno sativa has proteins, C-glycosyl flavones, spirostanol glycosides, Vitamin E and is widely used as a nervine-tonic, anti-depressant, among other nutritive applications. It is one of the best remedies for 'feeding' the nervous system, especially when under stress, and considered specific in cases of nervous disability and exhaustion. High levels of silicic acids also make it useful for skin conditions. Also used for occipital headache. For depression use with skullcap and mugwort. Preparation: Pour 1 cup boiling water onto 1-3 teaspoons dried straw and infuse fo r10-15 minutes. Drink three times/day. For neuralgia (and irritated skin conditions) boil 1 lb. shredded oatstraw in 2 quarts water for half an hour to make a strong decoction. Add to warm bathwater and soak in tub for up to 20 minutes. Hope this helps. Be Well, Marcia Elston, Samara Botane/Nature Intelligence http://www.wingedseed.com http://www.wingedseed.blogspot.com http://www.aromaconnection.org " We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. " - Winston Churchill ________________________________ ATFE [ATFE ] On Behalf Of ann foley Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:00 PM ATFE oat straw for anxiety? Hi All: I'm new to the group, and I anticipate having a lot of questions for you all. My first one is: does anyone have experience in using Oat Straw to combat anxiety? Or for that matter, any essential oils or ANYTHING ELSE you've found to help people who store chronic stress and cortisol in their bodies? Thanks for any help/advice you can provide! Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hello Again, Sugar, This is something beyond what I can confidently address and my posts here are intended to be informational generalizations. I would suggest that you consult with a naturopath or medical herbalist for further examination, assessment and advice. Be Well, Marcia Elston, Samara Botane/Nature Intelligence http://www.wingedseed.com <http://www.wingedseed.com/> http://www.wingedseed.blogspot.com <http://www.wingedseed.blogspot.com/> http://www.aromaconnection.org <http://www.aromaconnection.org/> " We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. " - Winston Churchill _____ ATFE [ATFE ] On Behalf Of Sugar Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:34 PM ATFE Re: oat straw for anxiety? Hi Marsha I am glad to know I am on the same list as you, happy smiles.. I have a question, or two: I've been in desperate search for something to help growth and strenth for my hair. I am both a kidney and pancreas transplant patient, and can not take nything herbal,so I've been told.... what can you tell me that could help my issue? thanks sugar Blessings Email: sugarsyl71@sbcgloba <sugarsyl71%40sbcglobal.net> l.net Windows Instant messenger(no emails pleas): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thank you Marsha I appreciate it sugar Blessings Email: sugarsyl71 Windows Instant messenger(no emails pleas): sugarsyl Skype: Twilight.Angel1 - Marcia Elston ATFE Friday, January 15, 2010 3:32 PM RE: oat straw for anxiety? Hello Again, Sugar, This is something beyond what I can confidently address and my posts here are intended to be informational generalizations. I would suggest that you consult with a naturopath or medical herbalist for further examination, assessment and advice. Be Well, Marcia Elston, Samara Botane/Nature Intelligence http://www.wingedseed.com <http://www.wingedseed.com/> http://www.wingedseed.blogspot.com <http://www.wingedseed.blogspot.com/> http://www.aromaconnection.org <http://www.aromaconnection.org/> " We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. " - Winston Churchill _____ ATFE [ATFE ] On Behalf Of Sugar Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:34 PM ATFE Re: oat straw for anxiety? Hi Marsha I am glad to know I am on the same list as you, happy smiles.. I have a question, or two: I've been in desperate search for something to help growth and strenth for my hair. I am both a kidney and pancreas transplant patient, and can not take nything herbal,so I've been told.... what can you tell me that could help my issue? thanks sugar Blessings Email: sugarsyl71@sbcgloba <sugarsyl71%40sbcglobal.net> l.net Windows Instant messenger(no emails pleas): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hi, I am a qualified herbalist and used oat straw tincture in the past on patients as we were told it was good for anxiety. My experience via the patients was it was useless. Other herbs such as Valerian and Melissa were far more effective. I reckon any results from oat straw are placebo. Green oats just might have some effect as you are dealing with far more complex phytochemicals there. Martin Watt ATFE , ann foley <afoley wrote: > > Hi All: > > I'm new to the group, and I anticipate having a lot of questions for > you all. My first one is: does anyone have experience in using Oat > Straw to combat anxiety? Or for that matter, any essential oils or > ANYTHING ELSE you've found to help people who store chronic stress > and cortisol in their bodies? > > Thanks for any help/advice you can provide! > > Ann > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.