|
This product may help symptoms of:
- Ongoing stress
- Nervous and mental exhaustion
- Anxiety
- Hyperactivity
- Reducing withdrawal symptoms
- Poor sleep
Avena sativa is a traditional herbal
nerve tonic made from fresh oat seeds. It is known to have a nutritive
and restorative action on the nervous system. It also has mild
sedative properties.
The nervous system controls and
integrates all the activities of the body - not only on a physical
level but also psychologically.
The system may become debilitated and
fatigued through factors such as stress, shock and faulty nutrition.
In these circumstances a nerve tonic plays a useful role,
strengthening, feeding and revitalising the system.
As Avena sativa is such a mild
sedative, it may be used to calm fractious children. It has been used
successfully for the clinical treatment of hyperactivity in children,
in conjunction with appropriate dietary changes.
Avena sativa has also been used to
treat addiction - the most common form in our modern society is the
dependence on nicotine. Withdrawal of this, or any other drug, would
draw on both the psychological and physical reserves of the
individual.
Mode of Action:
- Mild sedative
- Nerve tonic
Avena sativa contains high amounts of
vitamin B, minerals and other nutrients necessary for the proper
functioning of the nervous system. These constituents probably account
for the 'restorative' benefits in anxiety, debility and exhaustion.
Avena sativa also contains indole
alkaloids, the most active of which is known as gramine. These have
been shown to relax smooth muscle and exert a sedative action on the
nervous system. It is of benefit to those suffering from chronic
anxiety, hyperactivity and insomnia.
Research carried out by two Edinburgh
physicians using the electroencephalogram (EEG) to assess sleep
quality, has shown that those using Avena sativa had a quieter sleep
than those in the control group.
Avena sativa is a safe remedy to use in
children and its calming action can be of advantage in irritable and
fractious children.
Despite being such a commonly used
food, oats have a significant degree of sedative action. Ayurvedic
physicians have used oats to help with opium withdrawal. Good results
have been obtained using the herb to aid nicotine withdrawal. Avena
sativa has also been used to help with the symptoms of withdrawal from
alcohol and narcotic drugs. (Note: The alcohol content of the tincture
can easily be burnt off by placing the required drops in hot water for
5-10 minutes before ingestion.)
More about Bioforce (Words by Bioforce)
Bioforce is the UK market leader for Herbal Medicines. The company produces an extensive range of products focusing on A.Vogel organic fresh herb tinctures and tincture tablets. Established in 1987 and based in Irvine, Scotland, we are at the forefront of Phytotherapy, the science of using herbs to maintain health and influence illness.
The A.Vogel range of fresh herb tinctures and tablets are manufactured in Switzerland and transported to Scotland where they are bottled in our modern facility in Irvine, which also operates to GMP standards. All our products are distributed throughout Britain and Ireland.
We are a modern science-based company, grounded in the knowledge and traditions of the herbalist. We offer a comprehensive programme of education to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available to those who use our products. Our team of Territory Managers is supplemented by a Nutritionist, Pharmacists and Quality Control staff and headed by our Medical Director, Dr Jen Tan.
Our leading products include Echinaforce, Atrogel Arnica Gel, Atrosan Devil's Claw tablets, Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules, Venaforce Horse Chestnut tablets and Hyperiforce St John's Wort tablets.
Our parent company, based in Roggwil, Switzerland, was founded in 1963 by Alfred Vogel, the eminent Swiss Naturopath and pioneer in natural health, and now supplies fresh herb tinctures to over 30 countries world-wide.
The majority of herbs used to produce the A.Vogel range are grown using a strict organic protocol, mainly in the fertile conditions of Roggwil. This allows the company to exert complete control over the cultivation of plants, from planting through to harvesting using Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP).
All our products are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols and control. Stringent quality controls and a full range of scientific tests throughout growth and manufacture also ensure the best of quality. Certain herbs such as Arnica montana, Saw Palmetto and Devil’s Claw are cultivated on special farms in other parts of the world, again using organic protocols."
This information is not intended to
replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
|
