Most detox products contain a wide variety of herbs and vitamins but not all of those ingredients can be used to stuff a mattress with.  Oat straw is one of those ingredients.  People once believed that stuffing their mattresses with oat straw would help to cure rheumatism.  While all of the parts of the plant are used for food and textiles, it is the oat straw that has the most medicinal value.

Oat straw can improve a person’s mood because it has anti-depressant qualities.  It will relieve anxiety and stress and give you a little extra energy.  It can calm people suffering from panic attacks or used to treat hyperactive children.  It is also helpful in treating skin conditions such as eczema and other skin irritations.  Oat straw is also helpful in the treatment of osteoporosis, boosting the immune system and building stronger bones.  Making oat straw a part of your regular dietary regimen can help combat problems like obesity, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Some studies suggest that it can also lower blood sugar levels so this may be a helpful herbal remedy for treating diabetes.

Oat straw is usually made into a tea or tincture and can also be used as a supplement to add to your bath water.  You may have seen oat straw sold as a bath additive under the name of avena sativa or groats.  There are no known side effects to using oat straw but as with any dietary supplement, you should consult a medical professional before using it to se if this is the right choice of supplement for you.