MILKY OATS (Avena sativa) *Nerve-soothing, stress-easing, resilience-restorer

💧Organic Avena sativa Tincture

Our human-grade, certified organic tinctures give you a ready-to-absorb potent source of phytonutrients at the highest-strength available, for immediate absorption straight into the bloodstream and to the body’s cells.

• Avena sativa (Oats)
• Flowering Tops
• Decocted 1:3 25%
• Organic Cultivated

~ Feed Guide - Avena sativa tincture for horses

• 6ml/100kg bodyweight, daily in feed.
• Our tinctures come in a heat-sealed, twin-neck, child-resistant HDPE plastic dosing bottle, complete with dosing chamber. ♻️ HDPE is recyclable and low-impact - aligned with our sustainability ethos.

🌿Organic Dried Avena Sativa

Grown, harvested and dried without the use of agri-chemicals, non-irradiated and GMO free - see our Quality page for Quality Management & Certification Documents.

• Avena sativa (Oats)
• Flowering Tops
• Organic Cultivated
• Origin France

~ Feed Guide - dried Avena sativa for horses

• 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
• Want a scoop? You can add a scoop to your basket during checkout.
• ♻️Supplied in a 100% fully recylable, resealable, food-grade foil pouch for freshness.

Functional Nutritional Value

Constituents: Starch, triterpenoid saponins, protein (avenins), starch, monosaccharides and oligosaccharides, glycosyl flavones, vitamins B and E, alkaloids, minerals (silica, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium), silicic acid, mucin.

• Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
• Human grade.
• Please be aware that if you're purchasing our dried botanicals for human use, our dried range is cut to appropriate sizes for feeding to horses.
• ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
• 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.

Advisory:

Generally regarded as a safe, nutritive herb rich in minerals and B-vitamins. Best used for long-term nervous, adrenal, or convalescent support.

Contraindications:

• None known at nutritional or therapeutic doses.

Cautions:

• Excessive feeding (far above normal dietary levels) may cause mild digestive looseness due to soluble fibre content.

Clinical Insight:

Avena sativa is a gentle, nutritive tonic and nervine - ideal for depleted, anxious, or over-worked horses. It nourishes rather than sedates, making it a reliable botanical for chronic stress, hormonal changes, or seasonal recovery.

Avena sativa, or common oats, has been cultivated for over 5,000 years and thrives in cooler, damp climates. When harvested at the milky stage (a brief window when the seed releases a white sap), the fresh “milky oats” are prized for tinctures, while the stems - known as oatstraw - are dried for soothing teas and infusions.

Rich in B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, silica, and trace minerals, oats are considered a deeply nourishing herb. Both milky oats and oatstraw help rebuild and restore tissues, calm frazzled nerves, and support recovery from stress, illness, or emotional strain. Herbalists often recommend milky oats tincture for times of nervous exhaustion, anxiety, or burnout - even to help ease withdrawal from alcohol or drugs.

Oats also play a role in sexual and hormonal health, gently supporting libido, soothing menopausal symptoms, and strengthening bones. They’re linked to cardiovascular health too, helping lower cholesterol, improve circulation, and even ease heart palpitations. Research also highlights oats’ ability to regulate blood sugar, boost immunity (thanks to β-glucan), and enhance focus and mental clarity.

On the outside, oats are famous for their soothing touch on skin - from easing itchiness to calming rashes and dryness. Traditional oat baths and lotions remain go-to remedies for irritated skin, while oat-based shampoos show promise for scalp health.

In short, oats are more than a breakfast grain - they’re a multi-talented ally for the nervous system, heart, hormones, skin, and beyond, offering steady, grounding nourishment for body and mind.