Botanical Name: Avena sativa
 
As the name suggests, oat tops are the milky tops of the oat plant. Avena sativa has been consumed as a popular cereal grain for thousands of years and the young, milky oat tops are a favorite among herbalists for their calming and nutritive properties. Oat tops are commonly used in tincturing; however, they can be added to bath and body blends as well as infused in teas.
 
Contraindications: No known precautions. 
 
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