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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Avena sativa
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Seeds
Chemicals this herb contains:
Albumin
Gluten
Gum oil
Protein compound
Salts
Saponin (See Glossary)
Starch
Sugar
KNOWN EFFECTS
Stimulates muscular contractions.
Coats and protects scraped tissues.
Stimulates central nervous system.
Miscellaneous information:
"Feeling his oats" refers to the stimulant effect of this herb
on some animals, particularly horses.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Is a satisfactory food source.
Is used as a tonic.
Decreases depression.
Decreases dependence on nicotine and narcotics.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
No absolute contraindications.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Pregnant women should experience no problems taking usual
amounts as part of a balanced diet. Other products extracted
from this substance have not been proved to cause problems.
Breast-feeding:
Breast-fed infants of lactating mothers should experience no
problems when mother takes usual amounts as part of a balanced
diet. Other products extracted from this substance have not been
proved to cause problems.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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