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| Zea mays | |||
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| Name | |||
| Corn Silk | |||
| Biological Name | |||
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Zea mays |
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| Other Names | |||
| Corn Silk, corn, Indian corn, maize jagnog, Turkish corn, yu mi xu | |||
| Parts Used | |||
| Stigmas from the female flowers of maize. Fine soft threads 4-8 inches long. (silk) | |||
| Active Compounds | |||
| Saponins Allantoin Sterols, especially b-sitosterol and stigmasterol The alkaloid hordenine Miscellaneous; Vitamins C & K, cryptoxanthin, anthocyanins, plant acids. |
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| Remedies For | |||
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Diuretic, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, tonic, anodyne, alterative, lithotriptic. As a soothing diuretic, Corn Silk is helpful in any irritation of the urinary system. It is used for renal problems in children and as a urinary demulcent combined with other herbs in the treatment of cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis and the like. Contemporary herbalists recommend corn Silk for the following conditions: catarrhal cystitis, Combinations : Cornsilk may be combined with Couchgrass, Bearberry, Buchu or Yarrow for the treatment of cystitis. |
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| Dosage | |||
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The stigmas should be collected just before pollination occurs, the timing depends upon climate. It is best used fresh as some of the activity is lost with time. Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. Tincture: take 3-6 ml of the tincture three times a day. |
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| Safety | |||
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No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb. |
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