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OATSTRAW (Avena sativa)

DESCRIPTION: This herb has powerful stimulating effects. Hot compresses can be made from this herb and applied to painful areas. It has even been known to be used on the body when painful kidney stones are being passed. It also has antiseptic properties, which have been known to prevent some contagious diseases. Oatstraw is rich in calcium and silicon, along with phosphorus and Vitamins A, B1, B2 and E.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Beneficial for arthritic conditions, skin diseases, pain and liver problems.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: None known.

PARTS USED: Stems

GENERAL USAGE: Used for arthritis, bed wetting and bladder conditions, skin conditions such as boils and wounds, gout, indigestion, insomnia, relieves nervousness, urinary difficulties and lung and liver problems.

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