Description Avena sativa plant, better known as the oat plant, has been used for centuries as both a food and a herb. It is the green leafy parts of the oat plant which are used to make our Avena sativa tincture, rather than oat grain which is commonly used as food. 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 herb contains a number of plant chemicals including a substance known as gramine. These have been shown to relax smooth muscle and exert a sedative action on the nervous system which may benefit those suffering from anxiety, hyperactivity and insomnia.
