I LOVE Milky Oats!
I love sowing them in the Spring-
chanting and swaying and scattering their tiny hard bodies in the freshly
worked soil. I love harvesting them in the Summer- gathering their juicy little
cricket shells and sorting away the straw. I love making medicine with them in
the Autumn- soaking them in sweet sugary glycerite until they’re juuuust right.
Most of all, I love taking their medicine all year long- like the tin man’s oil
can to calm and soothe my frazzled mind.
I look around this crazy fast-paced world and I know we all
could use a little more Milky Oats (Avena Sativa or Avena Fatua)) in our lives. Here’s why:
myelin rebuilder, nerve supporter
Most of the nerve fibers in the body are covered with a
myelin sheath. Sort of like the rubber coating that insulates the current
running through electrical wires, the myelin sheath coats your nerves and
protects the electrical impulses that surge through them. When the myelin
sheath becomes weakened or damaged, the nerves cannot conduct electrical impulses
properly. So many things can cause the breakdown of the myelin sheath such as
stroke, inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, infection, certain drugs and
alcohol, and even stress. Demylinization can lead to permanent nerve damage.
This is especially a problem for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Their myelin
sheath breaks down over time, causing symptoms of MS like muscle weakness,
confusion, trouble with balance, etc.
Milky oats can help to restore and rebuild damaged myelin
sheath as well as to maintain healthy nerves. Loaded with minerals, this
nervine tonic is a blessing to all who are feeling depleted. They’re soothing
to the system, like a nice warm bath for your entire nervous system. Ahhh.
Milky oats, take me away!
If you’re feeling the effects of stress or dealing with
health problems related to your nervous system, you could fall in love with
Milky Oats, too. I dare you! Love!
~Shauna
