Corn Silk
Corn Silk
EFFECTS
Corn silk is traditionally used for any kind of urinary irritation or disorder, as it both soothes and tones the urinary tract at the same time. It can be used to support the healing of cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, and edema. Gentle enough to be used for kidney health in children and supporting the elimination of kidney stones.
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Corn Silk Uses & Actions
Corn Silk Uses & Actions
Herbal Actions: Demulcent, Diuretic, and Kidney Tonic
Common Uses: Gallstones, Gallbladder, Inflammation, Kidney Health, Kidney Infections, Kidney Stones, Oedema, Prostatitis, and Urinary Tract Infections
Ingredients
Ingredients
Contents: Corn Silk (Zea Mays)
Preparation: 1-2 tsp/cup. Steep covered 10 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.
Specifications
Specifications
Other Names: Zea Mays
Grown in: China
Organic Status: Conventional
Plant Parts: Silk
Packaging: Home compostable, reusable zip lock pouch
Vegan Friendly
Precautions
Precautions
- Caution combining high doses of this herb with corticosteroid drugs and anticoagulant drugs (warfarin)
For specific herb contraindications, see our Herb Hub for more detailed information.
Happy Herb Co provides referenced information for educational purposes only, and does not make any therapeutic claims for any of their products.
Please seek advice from a healthcare provider if you wish to use herbs for therapeutic purposes.
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Corn Silk
Useful in any kind of urinary irritation or disorder, as it both soothes and tones the urinary tract at the same time. It can be used to treat cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis and oedema.
I have been mixing it in with my cigerette tobacco but it is far too fine.
I couldn’t urinate for almost a day, and after 2 cups of this it was free flowing again . Thank you