Comments on: Oatstraw Infusion Recipe and Benefits

By: Kami McBride

Kami McBride — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:25:27 +0000

In reply to Lisa Marie. Thanks so much! Oatstraw infusion isn’t about precise potency like a tincture. It’s more of a deep nutritive. A strong infusion delivers a good amount of calcium, magnesium, potassium, silica, and some B vitamins, depending on the plant and steep time. Think of it as food-level mineral support that works best with regular use over time.

By: Lisa Marie

Lisa Marie — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:42:50 +0000

Hi Kami, you are a wonderful teacher, thank you! Do you know the general potency and nutritional breakdown of this infusion?
🙏🏼🌱LM

By: Kami McBride

Kami McBride — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:40:20 +0000

In reply to LeeAnne Call. Yum!

By: LeeAnne Call

LeeAnne Call — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:01:16 +0000

I find that oat straw is very mellow and lovely. I sometimes add a couple of tablespoons of dried Hawthorne berries (for my husband’s heart), a dash of cinnamon, and a dash of cardamom. It just makes me so happy. Thank you for your recipes and insights. I am wearing out your book, I use it so much.

By: Lola

Lola — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:48:56 +0000

In reply to Kami McBride. ok, thanks so much for all your teaching.

By: Kami McBride

Kami McBride — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:22:52 +0000

In reply to Lola. Hi Lola, 1 quart is almost the same as 1 liter.

By: Lola

Lola — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:17:53 +0000

Hello Kami, when you write “1 quart” of water, what volume are you talking about ? (I am french). Thanks.

By: Carol Hotne

Carol Hotne — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:29:47 +0000

I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis following a fracture from a cycling accident. I am 73 and have had ovariectomy and in 2019 breast cancer (lumpectomy only) for which I take red clover and sweet violet. All of this indicates lowered estrogen- part of the problem re post menopausal hormone changes. I generally refuse all pharmaceuticals and have refused bisphosphonates, preferring resistance exercises, diet and herbal/supplement support . Oat straw comes highly recommended for its calcium and magnesium and I am embarking on a regime of frequent cuppas daily. I’m sure it will also ground me as you mention- given the highly uncertain personal (for me) and global time we live in – where a lot of what we take for granted will disappear (at least, I hope so for the sake of the planet!) – I do feel it fits the bill both ways. Thanks for the recipe.

By: Kami McBride

Kami McBride — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:37:31 +0000

In reply to Cindy. There are many recipes out there. I hope to inspire folks to use herbs...

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:46:14 +0000

Hi Kami, I’m curious – other recipes for oatstraw infusion I’ve seen use like 28 grams to a quart of water. Almost more than will fit in the jar. I hate to waste the herbs if that’s not necessary. What are your thoughts?

By: Chris Pressler

Chris Pressler — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:24:47 +0000

I love Oat Straw! Like you, Kami, I smell everything. LOL. When I open my jar of Oat Straw I am transported to the golden hour of a late summer day in a field of freshly mowed alfalfa. <3