Oat Straw - Australian Grown
5Oat Straw - Australian Grown
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Oat straw (Avena sativa) is a gentle tonic traditionally used to calm the nerves, rebuild after stress, and support vitality. Rich in calcium, magnesium, silica, and B vitamins, it’s popular in nourishing infusions, mineral blends, and herbal baths. Mildly sweet and grassy, it brews into a grounding, comforting tea.
- Traditionally used to nourish the nervous system and ease anxiety, burnout, and insomnia
- Rich in minerals — supports bone health, connective tissue, and skin
- Promotes calm energy, mood stability, and mental focus over time
- Used in nourishing infusions for long-term vitality and stress resilience
- Supports circulation, hydration, and gentle diuretic function without overstimulation
Nourishing infusion: Steep 15–30 g of oat straw in 1L boiling water for 4–8 hours or overnight. Strain and sip throughout the day for minerals and calm. Refrigerate for 24–36 hrs use.
Quick tea: Steep 2–3 tsp in hot water for 10–15 mins. Drink 1–3 cups daily for gentle nervous system support.
Baths & soaks: Add strong infusion to bathwater for skin irritation, aches, or relaxation. Use muslin bag for easy clean-up.
Herbal blends: Pairs well with nettle, lemon balm, raspberry leaf, skullcap, or chamomile in daily mineral or sleep teas.
Pets: Often used in calming pet teas or infusions for anxious dogs. Always check dose with your vet.
Oat straw is a foundational herb in long-term herbal wellness routines, especially in nourishing infusions popularised by Susun Weed. Customers report better sleep, skin, and hair after weeks of use. Great hot or iced, or infused with lemon balm, peppermint, or hibiscus for flavour. Used in stress relief teas, hair rinses, pet formulas, and even herbal vinegars.
Certified organic preferred for purity. Not suitable for those with oat allergy. Avoid during active gluten elimination unless verified gluten-free. Store airtight and use within 12 months.
- Actions: Trophorestorative, nervine tonic, nutritive, mild diuretic, demulcent
- Systems: Nervous, musculoskeletal, skin, cardiovascular, endocrine
- Energetics: Cooling, moistening, sweet
- Pairings: Nettle, red clover, lemon balm, raspberry leaf, skullcap, alfalfa
- Clinical note: Best used consistently over time. Separate from medication by 1–2 hrs. Avoid in celiac or oat allergy unless verified safe.
This information is for general reference only. Consult your practitioner if pregnant, breastfeeding, managing chronic conditions, or on medication. Not suitable for those with oat allergy unless professionally cleared.
