English: Oat Straw
Latin: Avena sativa
Ayurvedic (parallel): Nutritive nervine tonics
Benefits: Nervine tonic, calming, mineral supportive.
Healing Uses: Anxiety, insomnia, nervous exhaustion, convalescence.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↓, Pitta ↔, Kapha ↔.
Preparation: Long infusion (steep several hours).
Flavor (Rasa): Sweet, grassy.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Sweet.