The Original Witch Store

Most well known for the oats that it produces and are used in oat meal, oat bran, and other such foods, few people realize that Oat straw (avena sativa) is a valued source of nutrients and health benefits by itself. To this end, Oat straw is frequently used to create a tea as this most effectively provides the full range of nutrients from the herb. It is often ingested for tis high magnesium content as well as for the other nutrients it contains including Calcium, Crude Fiber, Silicon, Chromium, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, and Sodium.Many herbalists prescribe oat straw to ease the mental and physical aspects of the menstrual cycle. Many of the difficulties that can occur have been linked to magnesium deficiencies that oat straw, with its high magnesium content, can readily curb. It is also popularly used to prevent osteoporosis due to its calcium content and otherwise has been suggested as being able to cure urinary tract infections.This is a 1 lb packet of cut Oat Straw.