Oats
| Oats in TCM:Explore the properties of Oats according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: warm
Channels: LU, LI, ST, SP, HT, KD
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, blood
Special Properties:
circulates qi, reduces swelling
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Oats are known for their ability to tonify qi and blood. They also help to circulate qi, calm the spirit, a stop lactation[22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that oats enter the Lung, Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Large Intestine, and Kidney. The flavor of Oats is sweet, and oats are considered to be warm in temperature. Oats are rich in silicon and phosphorus, and help to renew the bones and connective tissues.
Oats can restore nervous and reproductive systems, strengthen the spleen-pancreas, build and regulate qi, strengthen cardiac muscles, and remove cholesterol from the digestive tract and arteries.
Oats can be used to treat dysentery, diabetes, hepatitis, nervous and sexual debility, indigestion, swelling, and abdominal bloating.
Oat water acts as an internal antiseptic when drunk regularly. A poultice of oats can be used to relieve itching, and also helps to heal and beautify the skin. To prepare oat water simmer 2 tablespoons of oat groats (or flakes) in 1 quart of water for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Longer cooking time will increase the thickness of the water and add nourishing properties. Strain before drinking at room temperature.
"Oats in any of its more common forms - oatmeal, steel-cut oats, or whole oat groats - are also ideal for preventing infections and contagious diseases, especially in children (HWWF 469)."
To stop lactation boil either sprouted oats or sprouted barley to make a tea and drink one cup 3x daily. Barley malt syrup, which is a Chinese herb [see also: Yi Tang], can also be used as a sweetener to a similar effect [22].
To help reduce swelling cook oats with either azuki (adzuki) beans or mung beans to make a mushy soup. For postpartum urinary and/or bowel obstruction roast sprouted oats and grind into a meal. Take two tablespoons 3x per day in lukewarm water. For hepatitis drink one cup of tea from sprouted oats and dried orange peel 3x per day. Orange peel is a Chinese herb [See also: Chen Pi].
Contraindications: Oats are warming and overconsumption may cause digestive inflammation especially in cases with the diagnosis of heat in the large intestine. Use cautiously in cases in cases where digestive discomforts such as gas and bloating are experienced.
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