Benefits of Oat plant

Oat is one of the most nutritious cereals, a natural remedy used in treating many afflictions.

Description of Oat plant

Oat is a herbaceous plant with its stem like a straw. It is grown for its grains, being used in the food industry.

oat plant

Proprieties and benefits of Oat

Oat is a cereal that does not contain salt or cholesterol, it is rich in hydro soluble fibers, vitamins B1, B2 and D, minerals (such as magnesium, selenium, iron and manganese), carbon hydrants, lecithin, nucleic acids, enzymes and a hormone similar to folliculine. These give oat diuretic, remineralizant and antiasthmatic properties.

Treatments

   A diet based on oat plays a very important part in decreasing the cholesterol level. A hundred grams of oat flakes contain about 375 calories. The flakes give the sensation of fullness, and are recommended in diets based on weight loss.

   The plant helps coagulate blood and adjusts the level of glucose for those suffering from diabetes. The sugar from oats is slowly absorbed by blood, thus maintaining a stabile level of glicemy.

   Consuming oat at breakfast is recommended for those who suffer from afflictions such as gouts. It is a good diuretic and laxative. Consumed in their simple form, oat flakes stimulate digestion. Also, the plant has an important role in preventing cancer.

   Oat can also be used externally. In order to soothe the pain caused by rheumatism or arthrosis baths can be taken containing oat straw decoct. Intercostal neuralgia effects are alleviated by applying poultices with oat flour, and then left to act for 2 hours.

oat

Oat juice gives good results when used in cases of nervous stress and heart disorders. It helps in stimulating food appetite by acting as a general fortifying substance. Oat is recommended to those who want to quit smoking, and is also used in fighting against opium dependency. This cereal has a soothing effect, offers a state of good disposition and also acts like a stimulant for the nervous system.

The decoct from oat flakes mixed with hawthorn juice contribute at improving the body?s exchange of substances; it is also indicated in cases of gastro-intestinal ulcer, chronic gastritis, chronic hepatitis and pancreatitis.

Mixtures

Oat can be consumed in its natural state under the form of flakes. In the morning it is recommended to consume half a cup of oat flakes mixed with nuts and fresh fruits.

Oat flour

Oat flour is consumed in various combinations like in cookies or bread.

Oat decoct

   Oat decoct is obtained by leaving oat flakes to sit in cold water for a few hours. A spoonful of flakes are then added to a cup of water. Three to four cups of decoct should be consumed a day.

   Another way in which oat can be consumed is adding cold water in a glass containing oat, after which it is boiled until the water level visibly decreases. After that, 2 spoonfuls of honey are added and the mixture is then boiled for a few more minutes.

   A glass of oat or containing oat flakes is added to 1 liter of boiling water and it continues boiling until the mixture starts to look like sour cream. The same quantity of milk is added to the decoct and is then placed on the stove again. After they cool down, the 2 decocts mix together and 3 spoonfuls of honey are dissolved in the final mixture. It is then consumed while it is warm, a glass 2 to 3 times a day.

Oat infusion

Oat infusion is made by adding 1 glass of oat to a liter of distilled water at room temperature. It is then left to infuse for 10 to 12 hours, after which it is put on the stove and boiled for 30 minutes on a small fire in a covered pot. After it is taken from the stove, it is left to infuse for another 12 hours. Finally, distilled water is added, until it reaches 1 liter. It is consumed 20 to 30 minutes before meals, 3 times a day.

Macerated oat

Macerated oat is prepared from adding 100 g of flour to 500 ml water. It is then left to macerate for a few hours, after which the mixture is consumed daily.

Other medicinal plants

Alkanet Aloe Vera plant Anise Apple Arnica Artichoke Asparagus Banana Barberry Barley Bark Bastard Balm Basil Bean Bilberry Bush Bindweed Birch Tree Birthwort Black Currant Black Mulberry Black Locust Brier Brooklime Buckthorn	Buckwheat Burdock Butterbur Caraway Castor Oil Celandine Celery Chamomile Chervil Chicory Cider Clover Clubmoss Cocklebur Common Hazel Coneflower Coriander Cornel Tree Cornflower Cowslip Dandelion Danewort Durmast Elecampane	Elder Endives European_Silver_Fir Fennel Fern Figwort Garlic Garden Angelica Gentian Ginkgo Biloba Ginseng Hemp Agrimony Hornbeam Horseradish Horsetail Hot Pepper Iris Jasmine Lady's Mantle Laurel Lavender Linden Tree Lemon Pansy	Pot Marigold Marijuana Marjoram Marsh Mallow Meadow Sage MeadowSweet Milfoil Milk thistle Milkwort Mint Mistletoe Mullein Mustard Nettle Oat Onion Parsley Parsnip Patience Dock Peach Pepper Privet Pumpkin Rattle	Redcurrant Red Poppy Roadweed Rockcap Fern Rosemary Rye Saltcedar Savory Sea Buckthorn Sesame Shepherd's Purse Silverweed Small daisies Spinach Soy Tansy Thyme Thorn apple Underbrush Wheat Wild Strawberry White Lily Wood Avens Wood spurge Wormwood

Fruits and Vegetables list

Find out more about fruits and vegetables.

Green Beans Onion Pea Green Been	Cherries Edible chestnuts Cucumber Mushrooms	Cabbage Lettuce Tomato Pumpkin

MOST READED ARTICLES