Milky oats, also known as Avena sativa, is a herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as a food source. It is native to Europe and has been naturalized in many parts of the world, including North America.
One of the primary benefits of milky oats is its nourishing and tonic effect on the nervous system. It is often used as a natural remedy for anxiety, stress, and insomnia. Milky oats can help to calm the mind and support the body’s natural stress-response systems, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to improve their overall mental and emotional well-being.
In terms of folklore, milky oats has long been considered a symbol of fertility and abundance. It was often used in rituals and spells to promote prosperity and bring about good fortune. In some traditions, it was even believed to have the power to bring about successful love spells and attract a mate.
From an energetic standpoint, milky oats is considered to be a cooling and moistening herb. This means that it can be helpful in balancing out excess heat and dryness in the body, making it particularly useful for those experiencing conditions such as inflammation or hot flashes.
In terms of spiritual references, milky oats is often associated with the element of water and the planet Venus. It is believed to bring about a sense of tranquility and harmony, making it a helpful herb for those seeking to connect with their inner selves and find inner peace.
Overall, milky oats is a versatile and nourishing herb that has a wide range of potential benefits for both physical and emotional well-being. Whether taken internally or applied topically, it can be a powerful tool for promoting overall health and balance.
MILKY OATS (Avena sativa)
Family: Poaceae
Parts Used: Fresh seeds during latex production
Taste – Sweet (First is that it will have a moistening influence upon the tissues, making it quite indicated for any states of dryness. Secondly it is nutritive, meaning that it will nourish, restore and strengthen a tissue that has become weakened, malnourished, or deficient.) Salty (indicated it nutritive properties)
Actions
Nervine trophorestorative – This particular action is the essence of Milky Oats. Replenished & rejuvenates the nervous system as a whole. Over a length of time notice resilient, less prone to stress & less on edge. Increasing tone & function.
Nutritive – Milky Oats is considered one of our more mineral and nutrient rich medicinal plants.
Demulcent – As a sweet tonic remedy, Milky Oats also contains demulcent properties, as does the grain we consume as a food. This is why when you cook Oats it gets all gummy and sticky.
Affinites: Nervous system – This is the primary physiological area of focus for this remedy and is the root of a majority of its medicinal properties. Skin & Connective Tissues- Due to the high concentration of nutrients it has a nourishing and rebuilding effect upon the connective tissues.
Energetics: Qualities
Neutral – Slightly cooling (Heat can be associated with dryness) Moistening – Yay! Because most herbs are drying Relaxant – only because it rebuilds & repairs the nervous system so creating a calming effect for the person.
Vatta specific – likely one of the most indicated plants for the vata constitution. Vata types are much more prone to sympathetic dominance of the nervous system, leading to
states of stress, tension, nervousness, dryness, and weakness. Milky Oats is incredible for nourishing their depleted nerves, moistening constitutional dryness, and strengthening any malnourishment, emaciation, or nutrient deficiencies.
Specific Indications:
The Milky Oats person tends to be very tired, burned out like a weakness/wavering in the mind – No strength or focus (difficult time focusing on one thing at a time – Scattered/flighty thought process). NEGATIVE THOUGHT PATTERN LOOP – The what if mindset which can show up as internal stress. No vitality to consciously redirect their mind.
Modern day can create nervous system depletion – The Type A person (workaholics, push themselves too hard) Milky Oats person likes to burn the candle at both ends… if they had more ends they would burn them too.
