Use in Skin Care and Remedies

Oats have an affinity with both air and water. Of all our native cereals they need most water to thrive. Their inflorescences, in contrast, are the most airy in form. The propensity of the oat for binding these two elements together is apparent from its saponin content. Saponins form a soapy foam when shaken in water. One could say they combine air with water. If the rhythm of binding and releasing which takes place between the mental and the physical in the human organism is disturbed this can lead to insomnia. In such cases, oats have a regulating effect.
Dr.Hauschka Cleansing Milk contains an extract of oats, wheat and rye. This lacto-fermented extract is rich in enzymes and minerals and is beneficial to cleansed skin. Lactic acid is a component of the natural hydrating factor of the skin.
Oats in combination with passion flower and valerian provide a good herbal calmative and sleeping remedy. The combination is found in several WALA Medicines. WALA Passiflora Nerventonikum* contains an extract obtained from the stalks, leaves and ears of oats at the milk stage. Extracts of whole oats at the milk stage are contained in WALA Aurum/Apis regina comp., Globuli velati*. This composition is beneficial in cases of nervous exhaustion and somatic functional disorders of psychogenic origin.


* Prescribing information for the preparations mentioned (the indications are derived from the anthroposophical understanding of man and nature):

Aurum/Apis regina comp., Globuli velati
Indications: Harmonisation of the constituent elements of the human being in somatic functional disorders of psychogenic origin which manifest in the form of headaches, gastric symptoms, vertigo, low back pain etc. (neurasthenia, neurovegetative dysregulation), nervous exhaustion, menopausal mood swings, depressed mood, poor concentration and poor memory.
Warning: This medicinal product contains sucrose. Aurum/Apis regina comp. also contains gluten.

Passiflora Nerventonikum (nerve tonic)
Indications: Stimulation of the life organisation and harmonisation of its interaction with the sensitivity organisation in conditions where there is nervous weakness or lack of vitality, e.g. sleep disturbances and states of restlessness or agitation.
Warning: This medicinal product contains sucrose. Passiflora Nerventonikum also contains gluten.

* For information on risks and side-effects please read the pack insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.