Avena Sativa is a herbal formula used for nervous conditions, stress, hyperactivity, insomnia, depression, hysteria, palpitations, and hypochondria. It is also used as an adjunct to assist the body and mind in handling stressful situations more easily.
Avena Sativa calms the central nervous system and nerve conduction, and regulates circulatory conditions by influencing the vasomotor system. It is effective for nervous complaints associated with the autonomic nervous system including both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
~ Dr. Felicia Fu, B.Sc., DTCM, R.Ac., R.TCM.H. shares her experience using Avena Sativa:
"Patients who I have recommended to take Avena Sativa have amazingly positive results with sleeping disorders, PMS, constipation/diarrhea (IBS), allergy symptoms (itchy nose, throat, headache, etc), and depression/mental health issues (medical diagnosis level).
According to respiratory symptoms or sleeping disorders, I often combine with Hydrastis Nasal Spray & Melatonin B6 Spray respectively."
Suitable for vegetarians.
Take 30 drops in water three to five times daily, or as needed, or to be used on the advice of a health care practitioner.
As a sleep aid: Take 40 to 60 drops (up to one teaspoon) in water before bed time.