Oat straw

Botanical Name: Avena sativa. Other Common Names: Common oat, groats, herb oats, oatgrass, oats, wild oats. Habitat: Oat straw grows in moderate temperatures such as Northern Europe. It grows well in dry wastelands, cultivated ground, and meadows alike. It is a hardy zone 2-type plant that can be grown in heavier soils although it normally prefers sandy or loamy soils. It requires good drainage but can grow in a high acid soil. It does require sun, and cannot grow in the shade. Oat straw…

The oat, sometimes called the common oat, is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed, which is known by the same name. While oats are suitable for human consumption as oatmeal and rolled oats, one of the most common uses is as livestock feed. Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Spermatophyta Subphylum: Angiospermae Class: Monocotyledonae Order: Cyperales Family: Poaceae Genus: Avena Species: Avena sativa

On days when twinges of anxiety or feelings of overwhelm begin to take root in the brain, consider brewing a cup of this Lemon Balm Oat Straw Tea Recipe.

Oats get lots of shine for their energy-boosting power. But did you know the stem of the raw oat grain has tremendous nutritional value? Find out why you should have oatstraw in your home. #BlkandFit #herbs #oatstraw

Nettle and oat straw are two magical herbs I’ve recently been introduced to. Nettle, or stinging nettle, is known for helping reduce pain related to inflammation, skin conditions such as ecze…

The healthy nature of oats and oatmeal are pretty well-known. But there's a lesser known part of the plant called oatstraw that is used medicinally and has many healing benefits. While the common oat is a popular cereal grain, oatstraw is valued by herbalists as a nutritious and restorative herb. If you suffer from fat

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