Oat seed powder – Avena sativa

Made from finely ground whole oat grains, this natural product concentrates the cereal's active ingredients while allowing for faster and easier use, both internally and externally. It is highly prized for homemade skin care.

Description

Fine, light beige to cream-colored powder with a subtle scent reminiscent of fresh cereals. It mixes easily with water, plant-based milk, or cosmetic preparations to create gentle, creamy treatments.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Oats, cultivated oats
• Latin name: Avena sativa
• Family: Poaceae
• Part used: Seed
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Europe, temperate Asia
• English name: Oat flour / Oat powder
• Name in German: Hafermehl
• Name in Spanish: Harina de avena
• Name in Italian: Farina d'avena
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق الشوفان (Mas'houq al-Shawfan)

Main virtues

Oat powder is used to soothe, nourish, and protect the skin. It is also added to plant-based drinks or natural formulas enriched with fiber and nutrients.

Main constituents

Complex carbohydrates, beta-glucans, proteins, B vitamins, minerals (iron, magnesium), mucilages, mild saponins.

Use and dosage

• Instant infusion: 1 teaspoon in a cup of hot water or vegetable milk, stir well.
• Cosmetic: as a facial or hair mask (mixed with water or hydrosol).
• Dietary supplement: added to smoothies or homemade porridge.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• No known contraindications for reasonable use.
• Check for cereal/gluten allergies depending on the preparation method.
• Store in a cool, dry place, tightly closed after use.

History and origin

Cultivated for thousands of years, oats have been used in Europe to nourish, strengthen, and protect. Their transformation into powder dates back to ancient Roman bath preparations. They are still present in many natural skincare products today.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: in an airtight container, away from humidity and heat.
• Packaging: kraft bag, glass jar or resealable box.
• Appearance: light beige fine powder.
• Smell: sweet, slightly cereal.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Corpus of Traditional European Medicine
• Natural cosmetic recipes
• Works on ancient nutrition

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