Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Oat Straw Avena sativa	Nervin, nutritive, stimulant.	Single product	Oct. 1996 Replaces: Oct. 1996

Common Names: Oats. Parts Used: Stem. Historical Uses: Oats have been known as a dietary supplement for centuries but are also used in traditional medicine. They are known to be a good source of silicon and magnesium, which are two natural minerals essential to the human body.1 Silicon is said to help the body assimilate calcium, which explains why Oats have been used to help strengthen nerves, nails, bones, teeth, skin and hair.1 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 40 to 80 drops or more after meals. References: Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Plantes M�dicinales, Gr�nd, Paris, 1984; Jean Palaiseul, La v�rit� sur les plantes et la vie naturelle, France Loisirs, Paris, 1972; M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.55.

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