Avena Sativa 15:1

History:

Although of uncertain origin, Avena Sativa (Oats) are thought to have come from Eastern Europe or Western Asia, and they are now cultivated in temperate regions throughout the old and new world. The common Oat is a fibrous annual with a smooth stem that grows to a height of four feet and bears lance-shaped, rough leaves, loose sheaves and spikelets. Both cultivated Avena sativa and wild Avena fatua have been known for their therapeutic and almost legendary nutritional qualities since prehistoric times, and Oat uses were finally recorded in folk medicine in England by the thirteenth century. Oats are still considered an important, traditional staple of food in Northern Europe. Avena Sativa is a hardy grain that can grow almost up to the arctic region and has even been planted to prevent soil erosion; but, of course, it is mainly used as an important cereal crop. July and August are considered optimal harvest time, and ripeness is judged by the yellow color of the straw. The stalks are then cut and bound together and left upright to dry before use. The entire plant is used for herbal therapy, and some of its main constituents include saponins, flavonoids, gluten, albumen, silicon, starch, protein compounds, arginine, lysine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, sulfur, chlorophyll, melatonin, pectin, gum, fiber, linolenic acid, lignin, calcium, folate, iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, salicylic acid, methionine, steroids, alkaloids (trigonelline, avenine), glycosides, fiber and vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6 and vitamins C, D and E. The seeds contain alkaloids, such as gramine, as well as saponins, such as avenacosides A and B, plus iron, manganese and zinc, and the Oat straw is a significant source of silica.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications with the use of Avena Sativa Herbal Supplement.

Capsule Information:
Our Avena Sativa 15:1 supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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