Avena fatua is a species of grass in the oat genus known as the wild oat. The wild oat is a part of the family Poaceae and is native to Eurasia. Oats are great for overall blood health as it helps balance blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. Oats are valuable for gut and colon health due to their prebiotic properties and high fiber content. Oats are also a good source of natural melatonin making it beneficial for sleep improvement.