Avena sativa
Avena sativa, commonly known as oats, is a versatile cereal grain celebrated for both its nutritional value and medicinal properties. Rich in bioactive compounds like avenanthramides, it offers potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Often used in skincare and dietary supplements, it supports digestive health and promotes overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Avena sativa
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Avena sativa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Poales. Finally, it is a member of the family Poaceae and is identified by the genus Avena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Avena | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Avena sativa, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. The species is also established in the territories of Finland and Great Britain. Additionally, its presence extends to the island nation of Iceland. Finally, this medicinal plant is widely distributed throughout Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Avena sativa has 48 reported phytochemicals identified across 57 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, amylose, carotenoids, lignin, putrescine.
- Total chemicals
- 48
- Scientific sources
- 57
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| amylose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| putrescine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spermidine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spermine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxyanthranilic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Avenanthramide 2p | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Avena sativa has 10 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chemopreventive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Avena sativa has 23 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity, acne vulgaris, acute pancreatitis, aging, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acne vulgaris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute pancreatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| behavior | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |