Description
Oat Straw (Avena sativa) Extract – 73% Beta-D-Glucan
Oat Straw Extract from Avena sativa provides a concentrated form of the green aerial parts of the oat plant. This traditional botanical has a long history of use in herbal preparations and remains popular today.
Our pure, high-potency extract powder contains a minimum of 73% beta-D-glucan. This naturally occurring polysaccharide forms an important part of the plant’s natural composition.
Oat straw refers to the stems, leaves and immature parts of the oat plant, harvested while the plant remains green. Herbalists have traditionally used these green plant parts in a variety of preparations.
The oat plant (Avena sativa) is best known as a common food crop. However, herbalists have also valued its green aerial parts for generations. As a result, oat straw remains a familiar ingredient in traditional herbalism.
In addition, the concentrated nature of this extract makes it a convenient choice for those who prefer a higher-strength form of the plant. The clearly specified beta-D-glucan content also provides a consistent level of this naturally occurring compound.
