Since childhood, we are familiar with oat porridge and instructions about how important it is for the proper functioning of the stomach and intestines. But not only for digestion, oats are useful - the medicinal properties of this herb in folk medicine are used in the therapy of cardiovascular diseases, kidney and liver pathologies, disorders of the musculoskeletal system and mental activity.
The healing properties of planting oats for the organism
This type of cereal plants has a very rich chemical composition. In this case, the value is represented not only by seeds, but also by the shell of grains (husks).
Oats contain between 10 and 18% of special types of proteins that are close in structure to muscle fibers. Also in the composition of cereals:
- starch (60%);
- gum;
- essential oil;
- lysine;
- carotene;
- tryptophan;
- vitamins E, K, A, group B (B2, B6 and B1);
- pantothenic, nicotinic acid;
- sulfur;
- fats (4-7%);
- magnesium;
- chromium;
- potassium;
- iron;
- zinc;
- phosphorus;
- manganese;
- fluorine;
- iodine;
- nickel.
It should be noted that the listed useful substances and compounds are present not only in the grains themselves, but also in their shell, therefore in folk medicine, it is preferable to use whole seeds, together with the husks.
The healing properties of oats and recipes from it
The grains of the cereal in question contribute to the normalization of metabolism and the concentration of glucose in the blood. They are often used for the therapy of diabetes mellitus:
- Boil 3 cups of water and pour over 100 g of purified oats.
- Insist the remedy (under the lid) until it has completely cooled down.
- Strain the solution and drink 100 ml to 4 times a day before eating.
Another recipe for diabetics:
- In 350-400 ml of water at room temperature add 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda.
- In the resulting liquid, soak 100 grams of cereal grains for 4-4.5 hours.
- Pour the solution into a small saucepan and boil for 60 minutes on very low heat.
- This broth should be divided into 3 receptions, to drink for half an hour before the start of the meal.
The medicinal properties of oats for the liver are also known. Preparations from the described cereal contribute to the restoration of damaged parenchyma organ, its functioning, endocrine balance, maintenance of filtration of biological fluids. With hepatitis of various etiologies, as well as acute and chronic gastritis, the following remedy is helpful:
- Wash half a glass of peeled oats.
- Seed the seeds in 500 ml of pure boiled water for 12 days.
- After this, boil the solution for 30 minutes, cover and leave to cool.
- Strain the liquid, bring its volume to the original (500 ml), topping with clean water.
- Drink 75-100 ml 3 times, or before meals, or in between meals.
The healing properties of oats broth with a shell
Often, cereal husk is used for the manufacture of therapeutic preparations, since it contains not less useful compounds.
Decoction of oats in non-traditional medicine is recommended for insomnia , gastrointestinal diseases, enuresis, overfatigue, puffiness.
Recipe:
- Boil 5-6 glasses of milk. Can be replaced with water.
- Pour 2 cups of carefully washed uncleaned oats into the liquid.
- Boil the raw material for 2 minutes.
- Insist for half an hour, strain through gauze.
- Drink at least 3 times in 24 hours, about half an hour before meals. The course is 2 months, after which it should be interrupted for 30 days.
The healing properties of oats for the kidneys are the diuretic effect of the green and dry husks of the plant. There is an opinion that with the help of medicines, one can get rid of it even from urolithiasis.
Medicinal tea:
- Collect fresh shells (grass) of oats.
- It is good to wash the plant raw material, chop it with a meat grinder or blender.
- Fill a half-liter jar with a gruel (not tightly), pour the remaining volume with quality vodka.
- Insist in the refrigerator for 20 days, shaking the remedy daily.
- Strain the drug. Drink 25 drops (before meals), previously diluting the tincture in 1 tablespoon of water.
This medicine perfectly helps with colds, flu, inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract and lungs.