The positive effects of oat preparations could not be assigned to any particular ingredient so far, the mode of action is accordingly largely unknown. It is suspected that the calming effect of oat herb is due to the gramin it contains. The anti-inflammatory effect of oat straw is probably attributable to silica and minerals.
Oats: side effects
In therapeutic doses, side effects are not expected when oat herb and oat straw are taken. Hypersensitivity reactions have been observed in isolated cases with oat fruits.
Currently, there are no known interactions with other agents or contraindications.
