“Sowing your wild oats” likely comes from the observation that stallions experience a greater sexual drive after eating them.  Wild

oats

are known for enhancing the libido in both men and women...
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...The extract reportedly acts by freeing up bound testosterone in the body, thus making it generally available to boost not only sexual potency, but also overall energy, strength and vigor.  People suffering from chronic fatigue find it most useful.

Beyond its aphrodisiac and energy-enhancing properties, Avena sativa, as wild oats are known in Latin, helps promote feelings of well being and is thus useful as an anti-depressant.  Calming in nature to boot, oat extract
also serves as a nerve tonic that is beneficial in relieving stress and tension as well as in reducing anxiety.  These properties make it additionally suitable as a mild sedative.

Avena Sativa, moreover, may well be effective in reducing cholesterol levels and thereby in lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease just like oat bran.  It’s also reputed to be effective in assisting people who are trying to quit smoking.‡
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