Oatstraw refers to the stems, flowers, and seeds of Avena sativa, the common oat plant. It is harvested while the grain is still immature and is sometimes referred to as milky oats. It is used in teas, tinctures, and skin care preparations.

What are the nutritional benefits of oatstraw?

Oatstraw is rich in protein, silica, B vitamins, and calcium. A cup of oatstraw infusion provides approximately 300 milligrams of calcium, making it a highly nutritious herbal remedy.

How is oatstraw used?

Oatstraw can be consumed as an infusion (strong tea), used in tinctures, or applied topically in powdered form for skin care. It is also added to herbal bath bags or directly to bath water for soothing effects.

Where does oatstraw grow?

Avena sativa is widespread throughout Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa. Several species have naturalized in different regions and are sometimes considered invasive where they compete with crops.

How is oatstraw cultivated?

Oats grow in dry wastelands, cultivated fields, and meadows with full sun exposure. They thrive in moderately fertile, dry soils. Seeds can be sown directly in the garden in early spring or autumn, with germination occurring within two weeks.

When and how is oatstraw harvested?

Oatstraw is harvested at the end of summer. The straw is dried and then either cut into pieces or ground into powder for storage and later use.

How should oatstraw be stored?

Dried oatstraw pieces and powdered oatstraw should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness and potency.

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What is oatstraw? Oatstraw is a term that collectively represents the stems, flowers and seeds of Avena sativa, the common oat plant and the same grain most people are familiar with as a hot breakfast cereal. Because the “straw” is harvested while the grain is still immature, oatstraw is sometimes referred to as milky oats. Looking for where to buy oatstraw? Our oatstraw herb for sale has a lot going for it in terms of nutritional value and benefits. A mere cup of oatstraw infusion (strong tea) is an abundant source of protein, silica, B vitamins and a whopping 300 milligrams of calcium. The oatstraw herb is also tinctured. Powdered oatstraw also has medicinal uses, including skin care preparations to ease dry, itchy skin. It is also added to herbal bath bags or even directly into the bath water.

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01.
A Bit of Botany

a little botanical information for oat

description
Avena sativa, a annual of the Poaceae family, has a smooth stem, growing up to 4 feet high, with linear lanceolate, veined rough leaves; loose striate sheaves; stipules lacerate; panicle equal, loose; spikelets pedunculate, pendulous, two-flowered, both perfect, lower one mostly awned; paleae cartilaginous, embracing the caryopsis; root is fibrous.

common names & nomenclature
The name oat straw is in reference to it being from the upper stems of the oat plant, and for the long-ago use as a mattress stuffing.

Also known as:
oats, oat straw

Oatstraw, the soothing and nutritious grain

02.
Where in the World

habitat and range for oat

Avena sativa is widespread throughout Europe, Asia and northwest Africa. Several species have become naturalized in many parts of the world, and are regarded as invasive weeds where they compete with crop production.

03.
Cultivation & Harvesting

considerations for growing and harvesting oatstraw plants

climate
Oats grow on dry wasteland, cultivated ground and meadows in full sun.

soil
Oats are an easily grown crop that succeeds in any moderately fertile soil. They prefer a poor dry soil.

growing
Sow seeds directly in the garden in early spring or in the autumn. Only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.

harvesting
Harvest oats and oatstraw at the end of summer, dry the straw and cut into pieces or grind into powder for later use.

preserving
Store dried oatstraw pieces and powdered dried oatstraw in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

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01. A Bit of Botany

a little botanical information for oat

02. Where in the World

habitat and range for oat

03. Cultivation & Harvesting

considerations for growing and harvesting oatstraw plants

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01.
A Bit of Botany

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Where in the World

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Cultivation & Harvesting