History of Traditional Use of Wild Oat Milky Seed

This plant is a classic restorative tonic which bridges the gap between herbs and food. Oats are of the natural order Graminacea or grass family. Eclectic and Physiomedical practitioners used the extract of the green oat seed “in the milk” for supporting many nervous conditions, supporting healthy sleep patterns, promoting healthy heart function when weakened due to illness, and maintaining healthy nerves while in recovery from various addictions (mainly morphine and opium during the late 1800’s). It was also used to support male sexual function.

Structure Function Claims

Supports Healthy Nerve System Function.

Support During Tension Associated with Normal Day to Day Stress.

Mechanism of Therapeutic Action

The seed is rich in Protein and minerals; especially high in potassium and magnesium. These minerals are more predominant when the seed is in the milky stage. Wild Oat Milky Seed also contains B-complex vitamins. Most of the published research on Avena sativa has been conducted on the rolled or prepared oats, beta-glucans and fiber contained in the oat. The relaxing properties of minerals on tissues is well noted and at least worth considering when attempting to explain a plants ability to calm restless nerves.

Specific Differentiation of Gaia Herbs Product

Gaia Herbs grows its own Certified Organic Wild Oat Milky Seed in Brevard, NC. The Oat seed is harvested in the fresh milky stage and extracted within hours of being picked in Gaia Herbs Certified Organic processing facility, right up the hill from the farm. Wild Oats are best used in this milky stage for all activities listed above and when dried, powdered and encapsulated loose their properties. Gaia Herbs Captures the Essence of Nature’s Vitality.

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