A.Vogel Avena Sativa
This liquid food supplement features organically grown fresh Avena sativa, better known as as the oat plant. It is the green leafy parts of the oat plant which are used to make this tincture, rather than the oat grain which is commonly used as food.
- Vegan.
- Organically grown.
- A botanical food supplement.
- Made from freshly harvested Avena sativa (oat) herb.
What is Avena sativa good for?
It is known to have a nutritive and restorative action on the nervous system. The nervous system controls and integrates all the activities of the body - not only on a physical level but also psychologically. This Nerve System may become debilitated and fatigued through factors such as stress, shock and faulty nutrition. In these circumstances a nerve tonic, such as this one, could play an integral role in feeding, strengthening and revitalising the system.
Does Avena sativa make you sleepy?
It could be used as a mild sedative to calm fractious children. In fact, it has been used successfully for the clinical treatment of hyperactivity in children, and may also benefit those suffering from chronic anxiety, hyperactivity or insomnia. 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.
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.
