Wild Nettle oat straw for calming tea rituals, evening cups, and simple daily nervous system care.
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Oat Straw
$17.00
Oat Straw
$17.00
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Oat Straw
Avena sativa
Nervous System Feed
The milky tops of oats, used to deeply nourish and restore a frayed nervous system.
Benefits, preparation, pairings, and how to use, all in one place.
The milky tops of oats, used to deeply nourish and restore a frayed nervous system.
Sleep & Dreaming
A soothing nervine that prepares the body for deep rest.
Calm & Stillness
Restores the myelin sheath and calms a 'fried' nervous system.
Nervous exhaustion remedy.
A warm blanket for the nervous system.
“To 'sow your wild oats' refers to the plant's unending vigor.”
Gluten considerations if cross-contaminated.
Tea infusion.
Ingredients
100% Wild-Foraged Avena sativa - GMO and pesticide free
Suggested use
These herbs are best made with an infusion. Here is how to make one.
Best served warm with honey before sexy time or cooled over ice to start your day the right way.
Take your time, and drink her regularly, she will be your new best friend in no time!
The Wild Nettle method
How to make an infusion
An infusion is not a cup of tea. It is a litre jar, a full cup of dried herb, boiling water, and hours on the counter rather than minutes in a mug — long enough to draw the minerals out of the leaf. It is how every herb on this shelf is meant to be drunk.
What you will need
- A 1-litre glass jar with a lid
- A measuring cup or scoop
- A sieve or cheesecloth
- Boiling water
- A metal spoon
- Your dried herb
- Patience
Warm the jar
Pour a little boiled water in, swirl it around, and tip it out, so the glass is not cold when the full kettle hits it.
Measure the herb
Roughly 28 g — about one cup — of dried herb into the jar. Half a cup is a gentler start if infusions are new to you, and where a herb gives its own measure in its suggested use, as hibiscus does, follow that.
Fill with boiling water
Right to the top. Stir with a metal spoon to chase out the air bubbles, then put the lid on.
Leave it on the counter
Four hours at the least, nine at the most. Setting it up before bed and straining it in the morning is the easiest rhythm to keep.
Strain
Through the sieve or cheesecloth — into a second litre jar if you have one, lid on, and it is ready to pour from.
Drink, or chill
As it is, gently reheated, or straight into the fridge. Once refrigerated, drink it within two days.
Give the rest back
An infusion past its two days makes a good hair rinse, or feed it to your plants. The spent herb goes into the soil or the compost — reciprocity, as Wild Nettle put it.
Consistency is key
Wild Nettle recommend a litre a day. Over time you may notice fewer cravings, steadier energy and a clearer head. Infusions are safe for the whole family — treat them as an iced tea without the calories.
New flavours
The earthy bitterness is the point: bitter tastes wake the digestion and are worth learning to like. Honey or a sprig of mint will soften a cup while you get there.
There are no rules. Enjoy the ritual of it, and learn to listen for which herb your body is asking for, and how much.
Description
Should I drink my infusion hot or cold?
This is totally up to you. By the time the weeds have been infused (4-8 hours) they are usually now at room temperature. You can then add ice to drink them cold (preferable) or reheat them to have them warm. This does not change anything about their mineral make-up.
Can I combine all of the herbs together in one infusion?
We recommend getting to know each ally individually first. Just like a friend or lover, sometimes too many at once can dilute your experience of intimacy. When you combine them all together you will also not know which one is affecting you and how. Once you have a solid foundation with one, then yes, go ahead and get poly with it. Overall though, some flavours do seem to clash so we tend to keep it monogamous around here ;) But then again we are all different so you do you boo!
How long till the herbs and infusions go bad/off?
Our dried herbs last 1 year, make sure to store them in a cool, dry and dark place. Once strained, infusions last 2 - 3 days, but only if kept in the fridge! So, be sure to pop your infusion in the fridge asap after straining it.
Can my children drink infusions?
Yes all our infusions are safe for children as they have no stimulating or sedating properties. Importantly, each of our herbal allies are nutritive plants and full of minerals - great for growing kids. We highly recommend an infusion mixed with a bit of honey or soda water for an alternative healthy cool-drink for kids.
Can I drink infusions whilst pregnant?
You can drink nettle and oat straw safely while pregnant. It is best to avoid Hibiscus, Lime Blossom, Mullein and Red Clover. However, during your postpartum period, all of the herbal allies are safe to drink. We especially recommend Red Clover for pre-conception (fertility ally) and post-birth, as it is an incredible galactagogue and supports breastmilk production.
Where are your herbs from? Are they free from pesticides?
Yes! Our herbal allies do not come from cultivated crops, but grow wildly, freely and are harvested this way. They are also grown in areas that are free of pesticides, pollutants and contamination. Much of our herbs come from an ethical wild-foraging family that has been growing and harvesting herbs for centuries.
How old are your herbs? How long do you hold stock?
We don’t hold stock, we get the freshest herbs available. Because of this, our herbs may change in look, texture and taste, depending on the supplier, the season, and the conditions they were grown.
About the brand
Wild Nettle
Wild Nettle brings classic herbal apothecary into daily life, with single herbs and loose blends for long, nourishing infusions. Nettle, oat straw, red clover, and hibiscus, chosen for simple, mineral-rich, refill-friendly care.
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