Oats (Avena sativa) are a grain with a wide range of medicinal and cosmetic properties, which vary depending on the part of the plant used:
PhytoFrance EFG Organic Oats (125 ml, whole-plant glycerin extract) harnesses the soothing properties of oats. Blood sugar control through beta-glucans is one of the most scientifically validated health benefits—the EFSA recommends 3 g of beta-glucans per day for a significant effect on postprandial blood glucose levels.
Beta-glucans from oats form a viscous gel in the small intestine—this gel traps bile acids (derived from bile cholesterol) and dietary carbohydrates, slowing their absorption and reducing the postprandial blood sugar spike. The cholesterol-lowering effect is well-documented: 3 g of beta-glucans per day (equivalent to about 70 g of rolled oats or 40 g of oat bran) reduce LDL cholesterol by 5 to 8% in 6 weeks, according to meta-analyses. Soria Natural Oats XXI (50-ml fluid extract, standardized for beta-glucans) is a concentrated form for people who cannot consume large quantities of rolled oats. Beta-glucans also have a prebiotic effect—they stimulate the growth of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus in the colon, improving the composition of the microbiota and reducing low-grade inflammation.
Avenanthramides and beta-glucans have anti-inflammatory, mild antihistamine, and protective effects on the skin barrier—this is the scientific basis for colloidal oat-based skincare products for atopic skin. Colloidal oats (micronized flour in suspension) are used in soothing baths for flare-ups ofeczema, psoriasis, and generalized itching—their slightly acidic pH respects the skin’s hydrolipidic film. The Klorane Oat line (daily shampoo, dry shampoo powder, solid shampoo) harnesses this exceptional skin tolerance for sensitive scalps—free of silicones and dyes. Weleda’s Regenerating Oat Conditioner nourishes and detangles normal to dry hair without sulfates or synthetic preservatives.
Wild Oat (Bach No. 36) is one of the 38 original Bach Flower Remedies—it is suited for people with many talents and ambitions but who are unable to find their primary calling in life: indecision about major life directions (career, life plans), a feeling of being scattered despite having many skills, and chronic dissatisfaction despite occasional successes. The Inebios Wild Oat (10 ml) and Bach Original Wild Oat (20 ml) preparations are glycerin dilutions of the flower essence made according to Dr. Bach’s original method. Passionflower is often combined with straw oats in herbal formulas for the nervous system and stress management—their calming effects complement each other naturally.
The forms in which oats are used vary depending on the intended use. For internal use: oat bran (40 g/day) or rolled oats (70 g) for beta-glucans to help with cholesterol and blood sugar levels, green oat mother tincture (50 to 100 drops, 1 to 3 times a day in water) for their nerve-soothing and anxiolytic properties, and PhytoFrance oat EFG (glycerin-based, alcohol-free) for children and sensitive individuals. For hair care: Klorane shampoos (daily use, dry, solid) and Cattier Organic Oat Milk Shampoo for sensitive or irritated scalps, Weleda Conditioner for normal to dry hair. Lactic acid bacteria combined with a diet rich in oat beta-glucans create an effective prebiotic-probiotic synergy that helps balance the gut microbiota and reduce LDL cholesterol.
