Oat
Avena sativa, family Poaceae. Part discussed: Colloidal oatmeal (grain).
Identity
- Common name
- Oat
- Botanical name
- Avena sativa
- Family
- Poaceae
- Part or material
- Colloidal oatmeal (grain)
- Classification
- Botanical
- Educational category
- Skin and External Care
About
Avena sativa L., Poaceae, represented at regulatory level by colloidal oatmeal (ground whole oat). The species linkage to the listing is flagged for citation confirmation.
Forms and distinctions
Different preparations of the same material are described separately, because what is recorded for one form does not carry to another.
Topical scope only, colloidal oatmeal as an OTC skin protectant active ingredient. Culinary or tea uses of oat straw and seed are not covered by this source.
Safety considerations
No authority consulted for this entry records a safety, contraindication or interaction statement for this material. The House states only what its sources carry.
References
The authorities this entry draws on, named so you can weigh them yourself.
- US eCFR · Institutional reference source
This entry is educational. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a statement about any Pam Oh Herbs Collection or its contents. It carries no dosage and no claim of effect.