Oat straw is an underrated medicine Bashny.Net

Oats are grown in many countries. Its grain is extremely nutritious and beneficial to health. But, as recent research suggests that even oat straw is for traditional medicine rather greater interest. Which is not surprising, given the rich composition and beneficial properties of this plant.

Oat straw is the dried stalks of oats. In folk medicine, often use it tincture, medicinal teas and baths. They have a pronounced analgesic and anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating effect.

 





The rich straw of the oats?

Dry stalks of oats there is a large number of plant proteins (including gluten), starch, and such macro - and microelements as calcium, magnesium, iron and silicon. It also contains saponins (which improves the exchange of substances), flavonoids (responsible for the antioxidant activity of the body), sterols (which help to combat high cholesterol ), alkaloids, vitamins D, E, B1, B2 and beta-carotene.

Herbal teas, infusions and baths with oats can be useful for:

— Various diseases of skin, hair and nails;

— Slow metabolism;

— Diseases of the blood vessels;

— Complex cleaning of the body;

— Insomnia and nervous exhaustion;

— Rheumatism and arthritis;

— Obesity and overweight;

— Elevated pressure;

— Varicose veins and hemorrhoids;

Inflammatory bowel diseases and constipation.

How to prepare a decoction of oat straw?

A tablespoon of dry oat grass to fall asleep in a saucepan, pour a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour. After this time, put the pot on the stove, and when the broth boils, it is kept under a lid for 10 minutes. Then, strain the oatmeal decoction, and pour into a clean glass and take a few SIPS after each meal.

These decoctions are especially useful in diseases of the kidneys and urinary system.

How to prepare a tincture of oat straw?

To prepare the tincture will take about 20 g of oat straw. It should be crushed, folded into a small jar and pour a glass of alcohol. Tightly screwed down onto the jar with the infusion is kept in a dark place for about 10 days. Well seasoned tincture is filtered through cotton wool. Use it exclusively for ingestion is approximately 15 drops diluted in a little water. Very useful proved the tincture of oat straw in cases of insomnia, nervousness, chronic depression.

How to take oatmeal baths?

A kilogram of straw to collect in a suitable container (e.g. a small bucket or basin) and pour several liters of slightly cooled boiling water. Let stand for about 3 hours. Then send it on the stove, bring to a boil and cook for half an hour. The mixture wring out and throw away, and the liquid pour into the tub filled with 1/3 of water at 37 ° C. These baths should take about 17-20 minutes. They are often recommended for arthritis, rheumatism, skin diseases, skin dryness, kidney stones, nervous exhaustion and General weakness.

But, despite the miraculous properties of oat straw, remember — it is still powerful medicine and use it only after prior consultation with a qualified physician. published

 

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