Avena sativa is the formal name for oat straw. Of course, most people refer to them as any one of the following:

·           Oats;

·           Common oats;

·           Avena;

Oat straw is made up mainly of silicic acid and carbohydrates. The tops of oat straw are milky when fresh, but are normally used after having been dried. People all over the planet love to use oat straw tops in baths, teas, tinctures and various soaps, lotions and other skin care products.

Oat straw tops are known to very effective at promoting the following healthy benefits:

·           Restoring the central nervous system to normal functioning levels;

·           Strengthening weakened constitutions;

·           Treatment for genital herpes;

·           Relief from shingles;

·           Use as an effective soothing agent for various skin conditions;

·           Stimulating the release of luteinizing hormone. Some believe that to accommodate the enhanced usage of testosterone and thereby increase sexual energy and desire;

·           and more!

There are no reported side effects to using oat straw tops. Gluten sensitivity will not be exaggerated either. Of course, you should avoid oat straw tops if you have a known allergy to oats.