Herb
Oat Straw
The green stems of the oat plant, brewed as a mild, mineral-rich tea, traditionally used to calm the nerves and rebuild after stress.
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🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 tablespoon of dried oat straw (or milky oat tops) in hot water for 15 minutes — a longer steep draws out its minerals — and drink one to three cups a day.
How much: As teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea →, 1 tablespoon dried oat straw per cup, steeped 15 minutes, one to three cups daily.
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Oat straw — the green stems and milky tops of the oat plant, distinct from the grain — makes a mild, mineralA natural building block your body needs in small amounts, like calcium or magnesium. More →-rich teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → that herbalists treasure as a gentle 'nervine': a quiet, nourishing support for frayed nerves, restless sleep, and the kind of run-down feeling that follows a stressful stretch.
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⚖️ Cautions
- Very gentle and nourishing; safe for most.
- Those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should choose certified gluten-free oat straw.
- As with any herb, those on medication can check with a doctor, but it's among the gentlest nervines.
📚 Why we trust it
- A traditional gentle nervine and restorative tea
- Long used to nourish frayed nerves and rebuild energy
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Quiet nourishment for a tired nervous system. Be patient with yourself as strength gently returns.
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