i Matsumoto Student Number : 9050127101Herb For Melancholic:Common name:OatsLatin name:Avena SativaTemperament:MelancholicReasons: The nature of Oat is hot and moist. It balances the cold and dry temperament of Melancholic. The Oat is used for anti-depression. The depression is the most common symptom of Melancholic imbalance.Medical Properties: Has traditionally been considered as easily digestible food for convalescing patients. Used as an antidepressant. Modern folk healers mention Oats for nervous exhaustion and also advocate it as an antispasmodic. Helps to heal skin disorders. Treats the eczema. Good effect for dry skin, wounds, burns and neuralgia. Acts as a tonic or restorative to the nervous system and at the same time inducing a feeling of well-being. Acts as a tonic for the heart. Remedy for depression, melancholia, general debility, menopausal neurasthenia, neuralgia, neuritis, shingled and insomnia. As historical uses, used to treat conditions like leprosy, “the itch” and fistulas; prepared with vinegar as a means of getting rid of freckles and spots....
