Corn Silk - Herbal Remedy for Urinary System

Botanical Name: Zea mays

Plant Family: Graminaceae

Common Name: Corn, Corn Silk, Maishaare, Maize, Maize Tassel

Uses of Corn Silk

• Gonorrhea
• Gout
• Kidney stones
• Rheumatism
• Renal colic
• Obesity
• Urinary disorder
• Sores

Health Benefits of Corn Silk

• The plant is to treat conditions including inflammation of the bladder and painful urination.
• Cornsilk is rich in vitamin k making it useful in controlling bleeding during child birth.
• Cornsilk is used as a kidney remedy and in the regulation of fluids, the herb is believed to be helpful in treating high blood pressure and water retention.
• Drinking cornsilk tea is a remedy to help children stop wetting their beds, a condition known as enuresis.

Parts Used

Silk

Dose

Tea- 2 to 4gm

Preparations

Tea