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read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
This product may help symptoms of:
- Ongoing stress
- Nervous and mental exhaustion
- Anxiety
- Hyperactivity
- Reducing withdrawal symptoms
- Poor sleep
Avena sativa is a traditional herbal
nerve tonic made from fresh oat seeds. It is known to have a nutritive
and restorative action on the nervous system. It also has mild
sedative properties.
The nervous system controls and
integrates all the activities of the body - not only on a physical
level but also psychologically.
The system may become debilitated and
fatigued through factors such as stress, shock and faulty nutrition.
In these circumstances a nerve tonic plays a useful role,
strengthening, feeding and revitalising the system.
As Avena sativa is such a mild
sedative, it may be used to calm fractious children. It has been used
successfully for the clinical treatment of hyperactivity in children,
in conjunction with appropriate dietary changes.
Avena sativa has also been used to
treat addiction - the most common form in our modern society is the
dependence on nicotine. Withdrawal of this, or any other drug, would
draw on both the psychological and physical reserves of the
individual.
Mode of Action:
- Mild sedative
- Nerve tonic
Avena sativa contains high amounts of
vitamin B, minerals and other nutrients necessary for the proper
functioning of the nervous system. These constituents probably account
for the 'restorative' benefits in anxiety, debility and exhaustion.
Avena sativa also contains indole
alkaloids, the most active of which is known as gramine. These have
been shown to relax smooth muscle and exert a sedative action on the
nervous system. It is of benefit to those suffering from chronic
anxiety, hyperactivity and insomnia.
Research carried out by two Edinburgh
physicians using the electroencephalogram (EEG) to assess sleep
quality, has shown that those using Avena sativa had a quieter sleep
than those in the control group.
Avena sativa is a safe remedy to use in
children and its calming action can be of advantage in irritable and
fractious children.
Despite being such a commonly used
food, oats have a significant degree of sedative action. Ayurvedic
physicians have used oats to help with opium withdrawal. Good results
have been obtained using the herb to aid nicotine withdrawal. Avena
sativa has also been used to help with the symptoms of withdrawal from
alcohol and narcotic drugs. (Note: The alcohol content of the tincture
can easily be burnt off by placing the required drops in hot water for
5-10 minutes before ingestion.)
This information is not intended to
replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
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