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Information About The Herb Cornsilk/Indian Corn
Botanical Name: Zea mays
Plant Family: Graminaceae
Common name: Corn, Corn Silk, Maishaare, Maize, Maize Tassel, Stigmata maidis
Origin: South America
History: Corn silk was used by the ancient South American native Indians
Contains:
- albuminoids
- cellulose
- chlorophyll
- fixed oil
- Maizenic Acid
- phlobaphine salt
- resin
- sugar gum extractive
- water
Medicinal Parts Used: Flower pistils of maize, Corn silk (styles)
Cornsilk is used for:
Bacterial Conditions
- gonorrhea
Cardiovascular Conditions
- fluid in the heart
Genitourinary System Conditions
- acidosis
- bedwetting in children or older people, combined with Agrimony
- bladder affections
- bladder irritation from uric acid and phosphatic gravel, combined with Willow Herb
- cystitis (chronic or acute)
- formation of stones
- gout
- incontinence
- kidney stones
- nephritis
- oliguria
- neutralizes and promotes excretion of waste products containing uric acid
- purulent decompositions or urine in the bladder
- pyelitis
- renal colic
Inflammatory Conditions
- rheumatism
Other
- edemous conditions
- obesity
Action:
- antacid
- demulcent [a substance that soothes inflamed mucous membranes and protects them from irritation]
- diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
- prostatelium [aids the prostate gland]
- mild
stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the
tissues giving more energy]
soothing - tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]
Caution:
- Should not be used during pregnancy
Global Herbal Supplies has Cornsilk available in the following forms:
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
