Oats, medicinal properties, contraindications for use and the benefits of which will be described in this article, are an annual herbaceous plant. Mongolia is considered its homeland. The height of this medicinal plant is up to 1 meter. Leaves are narrow; the stem is straight. Ripens in early autumn. In wild form almost never occurs. Oats, the contraindications to the use of which are listed in many books on traditional medicine, are cultivated in Asia, North America, Europe, Ukraine, Moldova, the Baltic States and Russia. In agriculture, it is used as a feed and cereal crop.
Healing properties
Oats, useful properties and contraindications to the use of which are known to all botanists, are used in medicine. Moreover, they use only whole grain, green ground parts and straw. Preparations from straw are used externally, and from grain - exclusively inside. Also, infusions and decoctions are prepared from this plant. Sowing oats contraindications to use are insignificant, but they have choleretic, antioxidant, diuretic, enveloping, softening, soothing, cleansing, restorative, tonic and antipyretic effects. This plant well strengthens the immune system and restores energy after physical exertion or illness. Oats decoctions are prescribed for intestinal inflammation, viral hepatitis, enterocolitis, asthenia, gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease. Oat preparations have a beneficial effect on the nervous system and relieve insomnia. Oat is also useful for skin diseases: childhood diathesis, dermatitis, eczema. Croup and oat bran lower cholesterol, helping to get rid of atherosclerosis.
Oat products are also good for heart disease. Also, the plant is used for diseases of the genitourinary sphere, pneumonia, colds, flu and bronchitis. Oat straw is added to the bath with the so-called cold foot syndrome. It is also used for frostbite of the legs, skin diseases and rheumatism. In cosmetology, masks, soft scrub and lotions are prepared from bran and oatmeal, which rejuvenate, tighten and strengthen aging skin. Oat soups and cereals, as well as decoctions of grain and jelly cleanse the body of toxins. So do not forget to purchase them for fasting days. And yet this herbaceous plant perfectly cleanses the liver after prolonged use of medications and alcohol.
Beneficial features
Oats, contraindications to the use of which can be found in the article, have wonderful properties due to their rich composition. It contains essential oils, fiber, amino acids (tryptophan, lysine, methionine, etc.), proteins, gum, chemical elements (nickel, zinc, iodine, chromium, magnesium, iron, fluorine, potassium, sulfur, etc.), vitamins , fatty and organic acids (malonic, erucic, oxalic). Also, oats, the contraindications of which your nutritionist should voice to you, contain vitamins B1, A, K, B2, B6. In addition, this plant perfectly removes water from the body.
Contraindications
Oats have one main contraindication to use - individual intolerance. Moreover, it is very rare. On the other hand, do not exceed the dose prescribed during treatment. Because of this, side effects such as dizziness and headache can occur.