Medicinal properties of oats: folk recipes and contraindications
In official medicine, oats are used as a general tonic. In folk medicine, all parts of oats of varying degrees of maturity are used - grain, juicy grass, green straw. Water extracts and jelly are prepared from cereals, which have enveloping, dietary and anti-inflammatory properties.
In the article we will talk about the benefits and harms of oats for the body, medicinal properties and contraindications, and share instructions for use.
Composition and trace elements
Oats, compared to other grain crops, are characterized by a higher protein content – 11%, the optimal ratio of essential amino acids – lysine, tryptophan.
Energy properties are determined by the presence of fat - 6-9%. Total carbohydrate content – 65%, fiber – 2.8%. The grain contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, PP, provitamin A. The set of minerals is represented by phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron and silicon.
100 g of grains contains:
- lecithin – 900 mg;
- iron – 4 mg;
- vitamin B1 – 400 mg;
- vitamin E – 4.2 mg.
Energy value – 420 kcal.
Composition of dry matter of green mass in the stemming phase:
- protein – 20%;
- ascorbic acid – 67%;
- carotene – 6%;
- total sugar – 1.98%.
Starch and β-glucan have a protective effect and retain moisture. Phenols have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Some of them absorb ultraviolet rays, which is used in cosmetology in the manufacture of sunscreens.
Cleansing power of oats associated with the saponins it contains.
Healing properties
It has been known for centuries therapeutic effects of preparations prepared from oats for various skin lesions.
Oat grains contain polyphenols that normalize blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Oat decoction
The viscous consistency of oatmeal broth is due to the presence of gums in it – water-soluble mucus-forming polysaccharides that have an immunomodulatory effect.
Decoctions of oatmeal and flour stimulate intestinal motility, increase the body's protective functions, optimize lipid metabolism. They have a lipotropic, anti-sclerotic, tonic effect, improve blood counts, and strengthen the immune system.
Decoctions prepared according to the following scheme: pour the cereal with cold water and boil for 30 minutes. Take for 3 weeks, then take a break for 14 days.
Raw oats for medicinal purposes
The grain is characterized by high filminess, which reaches 25-30% of the total grain mass.
Chemical composition of oat husks:
- dietary fiber – cellulose 33.9% and hemicellulose 40.1%;
- natural sorbent lignin – 19.2%;
- extractive substances that are used in the treatment of joints – 4.7%;
- micro- and macroelements – 2.1%.
The grain shell contains antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic effects.
For nephritis, drink a decoction of film grain 0.5 tbsp. 3 times a day.
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Green oats
Grass cut at the stage of milky ripeness and dried is used as medicinal raw materials.
Tincture of dried green oats acts as a mild diuretic for renal edema. Used as a sedative for sleep disorders.
Antipyretic tincture with sedative properties:
- 2 tbsp. l. Grind fresh herbs in a meat grinder.
- Pour 1 tbsp. vodka;
- Leave in the dark for 2 weeks.
Take 20-30 drops twice a day before meals.
Sprouted oats
In sprouted oat grains contains an increased amount of B vitamins. Their deficiency causes fluid retention in the body and fat deposition around internal organs. The most useful grains are those with sprouts of 2-6 mm. Due to its hard shell, filmy oats germinate slowly.
For medicinal purposes, it is best to grow on a personal plot. naked oats, the grains of which do not have husks, are initially ready for processing, and germinate faster.
People prone to obesity, it is useful to eat sprouted oats.
Oat flour
Oat flour - dietary product. She contains gluten – 21%, soluble and insoluble fiber, B vitamins. Oatmeal is added to cookie and pancake dough. Oatmeal products can be consumed by people with diabetes.
Oat flour normalizes cholesterol levels, pressure, reduces the risk of blood clots, strengthens the nervous system.
What are the benefits of oats for the human body?
A decoction of grains is used to treat anemia, liver diseases, throat, heart rhythm disturbances.
Biologically active compounds reduce the risk cardiovascular disorders in elderly people with excess body weight, prevents the formation of blood clots in coronary heart disease, hypertension, thrombophlebitis.Eating oats daily reduces the risk of upper respiratory tract infections caused by exercise stress.
Oatmeal with milk is a source of calcium, which is especially useful for children. Decoction of oats and straw taken for diabetes.
Medicinal recipes from oats
The upper parts of oats 20 cm long in the phase are used as medicinal raw materials sweepings and filmy grain.
Decoctions and infusions are aqueous extracts from grass and oat grains. The crushed raw materials are placed in an enamel bowl and filled with water at room temperature. Then heated in a steam bath:
- decoctions – 30 minutes;
- infusions – 15 min.
Oats to water ratio – 1:10.
Cool decoctions for 15 minutes, infusions - 45 minutes. Then the plant material is filtered, squeezed and both liquids are combined together. Add water if necessary. Decoctions and infusions are slowly absorbed and act for a long time.
Decoction
A slimy decoction of oats is the basis of the diet. for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Prepare a decoction of 1 tbsp. cereal and 5 tbsp. water. It is boiled by half, filtered, and 4 tbsp is added. l. honey Drink as a tonic and sedative.
From 1 tbsp. grains in husk and 5 tbsp. water to prepare a drink that is beneficial for the elderly. The broth is evaporated over fire until the volume is reduced by half. Add milk to the original volume and boil. Stir 4 tbsp in a warm drink. l. honey Drink 1 tbsp. 3 times a day.
For chronic bronchitis, prepare a decoction of 2 tbsp. oats and 3 liters of water. Boil over medium heat, with the lid slightly open, for 3 hours, after which 1 tbsp should remain. decoction Take warm once a day for a month. Fresh drink is prepared daily.
When coughing, pneumonia, bronchitis - oats are poured into a pan to 2/3 of the volume, fill with milk so that it does not reach the edge of 4 cm, close with a lid, put in the oven with low heat. As it boils, milk is added to the original volume until the cereal is completely boiled. Take 2-3 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.
Kisel Izotova
A viscous biologically active product obtained as a result of lactic fermentation, rich in proteins, vitamins B1, B2, B6. Contains amino acids that have an antisclerotic effect. Kissel is useful for people with diseases of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas.
The product has a mild laxative effect. Thanks to the vitamin E content, Izotov’s oatmeal jelly prevents the formation of blood clots. Magnesium salts stimulate the excretion of bile. The drink has an antiseptic effect and improves metabolic processes.
Kissel Izotova, recipe 1:
- oat flakes – 500 g;
- curdled milk - 0.5-1 tbsp.;
- boiled water not higher than 40°C.
Pour rolled oats into a 3-liter jar, add water and yogurt, and mix. Cover with a lid with a hole and place in a warm place for 2-3 days. Readiness is determined by the presence of sour milk smell and sour taste.
Recipe 2:
- rolled oats – 500 g;
- kefir or yogurt – 150 ml;
- whole grain oats – 200 g;
- warm water 2 l.
The grain is ground in a coffee grinder. All ingredients are combined in a jar and mixed. Close the lid loosely. Place in a dark place to ferment for two days.
The cloudy mixture is filtered. The flakes are washed with warm water, which is then poured into a separate container.
The filtrates settle for 16-18 hours, as a result of which they are divided into 2 fractions:
- top transparent – oat kvass;
- the lower one is thick, white - oatmeal jelly.
The kvass is drained. It is rich in lactic acid bacteria, which are beneficial for digestion. Add water or milk to oatmeal jelly and cook for 5 minutes. Add dried fruits to taste.
Oatmeal jelly is also consumed raw in the form of smoothies.. Add any fruits or berries, beat with a blender until fluffy.
Kissel with milk
Oat jelly with the addition of milk has a general strengthening effect.
For bronchitis and pneumonia:
- 1 tbsp. unrefined grains;
- 1 liter of milk.
Bring to a boil and simmer in the oven for 40 minutes. until a brown crust forms. Strain and store in the refrigerator. Drink 0.5 tbsp warmed up at night.
Other
A decoction of oat grains helps with allergies. 1 tbsp. thoroughly washed oats pour 5 tbsp. water, steam under a lid over low heat or in the oven for 4 hours. Then everything is rubbed through a sieve. The result is a viscous liquid reminiscent of jelly. Drink oat decoction at any time, 1 tbsp. in a day.
Straw decoction for baths for joint diseases:
- Pour 1.5 kg of fresh straw into 5 liters of water and boil for 30 minutes.
- Pour the broth into the bath.
The general water temperature for rheumatism, inflammation of the joints, sciatica, and skin diseases should not be higher than 38°C.
Contraindications
Only in 2% of cases when treated with oats does itching and skin rashes occur. Allergic reactions occur on oat gluten, otherwise called gluten. The substance interferes with the absorption of vitamins and microelements.
Extractive compounds that pass from the husks and grains into the decoction, may cause excessive sweating and drowsiness.
For gastritis with high acidity Oat decoctions are taken with caution.
In people who have had gallbladder removal surgery, excessive consumption of decoctions and jelly provokes the reflux of bile into the stomach.
Reviews about the application
Fans of traditional medicine tell how to treat yourself with oats at home.
Inna, 52 years old, Murmansk: “The disease is diabetes mellitus since the age of 36. I drink oat infusion in courses - 3 months on, 30 days off. I brew myself 1 tbsp per day. unpeeled oats in 1 liter of water, leave for 12 hours. I drink the entire infusion per day in 3 doses.”.
Milena, 28 years old, Chernigov: “Oatmeal jelly helps me fight excess weight. For breakfast I make a smoothie from 1 tbsp. jelly and 1 banana. I don’t remember food for 4 hours. In addition, jelly saves from swelling, especially in the heat.".
Conclusion
Thanks to its unique chemical composition and wide range of beneficial properties, oats serve as a valuable raw material for the pharmaceutical industry, and are included in dietary and sports nutrition and traditional medicine.
Cereal-based products do not cause allergic reactions; they have long been used in folk medicine as medicines to treat many diseases. Decoctions and tinctures are used as general tonics after illnesses.