Fresh Milky Oats Tincture, 2 oz

Milky oats deserve a story-- they have become one of my most loved and valued offerings, and there is another level of care that goes into tending to them from seed to harvest. There is a very short window during their growth cycle when oat tops are in their milky stage. It happens during a 5 ish day window, and all of the tops mature at slightly different rates so the summer involves a lot of trips to the oat patch to check each top individually and collecting them only when they are ready and at their prime.

When oat tops become "milky", they produce a white, latex-like substance when squeezed-- this latex is a balm for the nerves containing: 

Alkaloids that gently tonify and restore the nervous system, helpful for exhaustion, anxiety, and frazzled nerves

Triterpenoid saponins that act as trophorestoratives, helping rebuild and strengthen depleted tissues.

Polysaccharides that provide a soothing, nutritive quality (moistening, building, grounding)

B vitamins (esp. B1, B2, B3, B6) that are essential for nerve health and energy metabolism.

Minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, silica, zinc) that are deeply nutritive and replenishing, especially for the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Proteins and starches that give “substance” that helps feed the body at a cellular level.

I have included milky oats in a few other new/limited edition formulas, but this single herb tincture is best for sensitive bodies needing deep restoration. Working with a single plant can be a powerful way to develop a kinship with plants, and notice the shifts that they facilitate in your body, mind, and spirit! This one demands patience as they provide a slow and steady rebuilding and strengthening of the nervous system. 

If you are into Ayurveda, Indian traditional medicine, and you have a vata (air + ether) constitution, or vata aggravation, this medicine is for you! Oats carry a gentle grounding sweetness and their richness in vitamins and minerals helps ground and bring you back into your body.

Ingredients:
fresh organic milky oats, ethanol, filtered water

**shake well before use. This tincture is cloudy due to the presence of the "milk", and it settles to the bottom and can settle in the dropper. This is normal and an indicator that it's a well made tincture!**

Dosing:

Take a dropperful 3-4x daily in water or straight onto tongue for deep restoration of the nervous system

For sensitive bodies: start with 5-10 drops, and work your way into 2-3 doses daily as needed