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Information about the herb Cornsilk/Indian Corn
Zea mays , also known as Corn Silk is part of the Graminaceae plant family. Cornsilk originates from South America.
Botanical Name: Zea mays
Plant Family: Graminaceae
Common name: Corn, Corn Silk, Maishaare, Maize, Maize Tassel, Stigmata maidis
History: Corn silk was used by the ancient South American native Indians
Plant Constituents of Cornsilk
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
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.
