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Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 15:48
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Cornsilk, Maize

  • Botanical Name

    Zea mays

  • Part Used

    Stigma & style

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    15 to 170mL weekly

Corn silk is a soothing (demulcent), relaxing diuretic for acute inflammation and irritation in the organs of the reproductive and urinary systems. The diuretic action may help reduce fluid retention seen in high blood pressure and the detoxifying action may relieve gout and arthritis

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Cornsilk and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Cornsilk has been used traditionally for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. It is especially useful with excessively alkaline urine and for bladder irritation in children.

  • Actions

    Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, urinary disinfectant

  • Indications

    •    Acute or chronic inflammation of the urinary system including:
    •    Cystitis
    •    Urethritis
    •    Prostatitis
    •    Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting)
    •    Kidney stones
    •    Gout
    •    Diabetes mellitus

  • Energetics

    Bitter, sweet, astringent, cooling and both drying and moistening.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Safe when consumed in food. When used orally in larger amounts it might have uterine stimulant effects.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin), antidiabetic, antihypertensive, corticosteroid (such as prednisone) and diuretic (potassium depleting such as loop and thiazides) drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Uva Ursi, Golden Rod, Juniper, Buchu, Celery, Parsley Root, Horsetail, Couchgrass, Crateva, Dandelion Leaf