~Herb Blurbs are episodes where I feature herbs that are widely used by trained practitioners, are generally safe and can be of use in various health situations and conditions. Make sure to listen carefully to the considerations I discuss, and do your own research before deciding whether to try it for yourself.~
Today’s herb is milky oats, a valuable tonic herb for the nervous system. I cover such questions as: How do I know if milky oats would be suitable for me? Can I just eat oatmeal? Is milky oat safe for celiacs?
Reference regarding cross-reactivity of gluten and avenin: Hardy, M.Y., Tye-Din, J.A., Stewart, J.A., Schmitz, F., Dudek, N.L., Hanchapola, I., Purcell, A.W., & Anderson, R.P. (2015). Ingestion of oats and barley in patients with celiac disease mobilizes cross-reactive T cells activated by avenin peptides and immuno-dominant hordein peptides. Journal of Autoimmunity, 56,