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Dietary supplement

Organic Oatstraw Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ra Herbals

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Oatstraw is a dietary supplement by Ra Herbals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for lowering cholesterol, heart and digestive health, soothing itchy or irritated skin.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Oat Straw. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Oatstraw by Ra Herbals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: oat straw. Oat straw is the above-ground leafy part of the oat plant and has been used traditionally to support heart and cholesterol health.

The liquid also contains cane alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Oats's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Oats for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coronary heart disease (CHD) — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Dyslipidemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Diabetes — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Gastric cancer — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence supports oat straw for two main uses: it's likely effective for high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and for supporting heart health in people with coronary heart disease. Beyond those two areas, the data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for other purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Oats

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oat straw taken by mouth is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild and tied to the fiber content — bloating, flatulence, abdominal distension, and unpleasant taste.

These usually fade as your body adjusts, and they're less likely if you start with a lower dose and increase slowly. Oats eaten as food are considered safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; concentrated supplement forms like this one have been studied less, so there isn't enough data either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Oats

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Oats.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take insulin or any other antidiabetes medication — oat straw can lower blood sugar and may require a dose change. If you take any of the 86 individual medications that interact with oats, have that conversation as well.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Organic Oatstraw may be worth considering if you're looking to support your cholesterol and heart health and don't take insulin or antidiabetes medications. If you do take those drugs, this product isn't off the table, but you'll need to discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist first — your blood sugar and medication doses may need monitoring or adjustment.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 24, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Oatstraw, straight from the product label.

Brand Ra Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 767787973384
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 305501
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Oatstraw by Ra Herbals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
767787973384
IngredientAmount% DV
Oat Straw0 NP--

Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled

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Label statements
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General Statements

Bioregional Herbal Company

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Seals/Symbols

OTCO (Oregon Tilth Certified Organic)

USDA Organic

Formulation

Certified Organic by: Oregon Tilth

Oregon made

Non-GMO Gluten free

S (Sleep Aid) M (Muscle Ease) M (Mental Ease)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

See website for recommended dosage. Do not exceed.

Shake well before use

Precautions

See website for recommended dosage. Do not exceed. Caution: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.

If pregnant, nursing, or on medication, consult with your health care practitioner before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Ra Herbals Herbs enlightened

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Organic Oatstraw by Ra Herbals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Oatstraw by Ra Herbals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Oat Straw

Interacts with
86 drugs
0 NP per serving

Oats are a well-studied whole grain whose soluble fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol and support heart health when eaten regularly. As a f...

Oat Straw monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Oatstraw by Ra Herbals Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Oatstraw with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Oat Straw2 drug types · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Consuming oats can decrease blood glucose in patients with diabetes. In those who require insulin, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Concomitant use of oats and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Oatstraw, from the product label.

Ra Herbals

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Name
Sun God Medicinals
Street Address
540 E Vilas Rd Ste C
City
Central Point
State
OR
ZipCode
97502
Phone Number
888-470-7394
Web Address
www.sungodmedicinals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Oatstraw by Ra Herbals: Common Questions

Does Organic Oatstraw by Ra Herbals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Oatstraw has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Oatstraw contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this give me gas or bloating?
Possibly, at first. Oat straw's fiber can cause bloating, flatulence, or abdominal distension when you start, but these effects usually settle down with continued use. Starting with a lower dose and increasing gradually helps minimize these issues.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Oats eaten as food are considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This is a concentrated supplement form, though, so there's less research on it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can weigh the benefits and what we do know and help you decide what's right for you.
What does oat straw actually do?
The evidence we have supports it for high cholesterol and heart health. It's not established for other uses in the data we hold.
I have diabetes and take insulin. Can I use this?
Oat straw can lower blood sugar on its own, which means it could increase your risk of low blood sugar if you're also on insulin. Your doctor or pharmacist will need to monitor you closely and may adjust your insulin dose, so definitely check with them before starting.
Is this safe to use every day?
Oat straw is generally well tolerated when taken daily. Just watch for fiber-related side effects (gas, bloating), which are usually mild and often improve with time.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Oatstraw’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Oatstraw's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 13 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Oats 13 references
  1. Cooper SG, Tracey EJ. Small-bowel obstruction caused by oat-bran bezoar. N Engl J Med 1989;320:1148-9. DOI
  2. Pick ME, Hawrysh ZJ, Gee MI, et al. Oat bran concentrate bread products improve long-term control of diabetes: a pilot study. J Am Diet Assoc 1996;96:1254-61. PubMed
  3. Braaten JT, Scott FW, Wood PJ, et al. High beta-glucan oat bran and oat gum reduce postprandial blood glucose and insulin in subjects with and without type 2 diabetes. Diabet Med 1994;11:312-8.
  4. Rosario PG, Gerst PH, Prakash K, Albu E. Dentureless distention: oat bran bezoars cause obstruction. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:608. PubMed
  5. Food and Drug Administration. Food labeling: health claims: oats and coronary heart disease. Fed Regist 1996;61:296-313.
  6. Foulke J. FDA Allows Whole Oat Foods To Make Health Claim on Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease. FDA Talk Paper. 1997. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00782.html.
  7. Chandalia M, Garg A, Lutjohann D, et al. Beneficial effects of high dietary fiber intake in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med 2000;342:1392-8. PubMed
  8. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  9. De Paz Arranz S, Perez Montero A, Remon LZ, Molero MI. Allergic contact urticaria to oatmeal. Allergy 2002;57:1215. . PubMed
  10. Delgado G, Kleber ME, Krämer BK, et al. Dietary intervention with oatmeal in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus - A crossover study. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2019;127(9):623-629. PubMed
  11. Sobhan M, Hojati M, Vafaie SY, Ahmadimoghaddam D, Mohammadi Y, Mehrpooya M. The efficacy of colloidal oatmeal cream 1% as add-on therapy in the management of chronic irritant hand eczema: A double-blind study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2020;13:241-25
  12. Hou Q, Li Y, Li L, Cheng G, Sun X, Li S, Tian H. The metabolic effects of oats intake in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2015;7(12):10369-87. PubMed
  13. González-Afonso M, Cañas JA, Sastre B, et al. A Case of Anaphylaxis After Ingestion of Oats: Research Into New Allergens. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(6):506-508. PubMed

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