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Avena Sativa - are oats an aphrodisiac?
Actually, avena sativa is the scientific name for the grass commonly
known as oats. "Sativa" means "wild", but it doesn't
add much meaning. The domesticated oats is "wild oats". There
is no "garden oats" or "field oats".
While oats have a long reputation for being the most energizing grain,
the alleged sexual effects have not commonly been recognized in previous
centuries. Avena sativa, the extract, is said to free up bound testosterone
in both men and women. If this were indeed the case, a pro-sexual effect
would be obvious and observable. Most positive effects of testosterone,
including sex drive, are attributed to free testosterone, while bound
testosterone is mainly a subject of study when enlarged prostates are
the primary concern.
Vitamins
According to the Modern Herbal of by Maud Grieve, the medicinal action
and uses are primarily as a stimulant and antispasmodic. Oats (Avena
Sativa) can be made into nutritious meals such as porridge or home bakes.
The former is easily made using traditional recipes or more modern processes
using a microwave
Minerals in Oats
Calcium, Ca - 54 mg
Iron, Fe - 4.720 mg
Magnesium, Mg - 177 mg
Phosphorus, P - 523 mg
Potassium, K - 429 mg
Sodium, Na - 2 mg
Zinc, Zn - 3.970 mg
Copper, Cu - 0.626 mg
Manganese, Mn - 4.916 mg
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