8) Cornsilk Powder
Cornsilk is helpful for any irritation of the urinary system. Corn Silk is used for renal problems in children, and also as a urinary demulcent combined with other herbs in the treatment of cystitis, urethritis, and prostatitis. Corn Silk was used traditionally as a mild diuretic. Chinese research indicates that Corn Silk reduces hypertension and reduces blood clotting time.
Official Latin Name: Zea mays
Cornsilk is the silky tassel inside the corn husk - not often considered a food, but it is highly regarded in herbology as a valuable support for the urinary system.
Corn is indigenous to Central America, but is now widely cultivated elsewhere. The genus name Zea means "cause of life", and the species name "mays" means "mother"'.
Corn Silk has been used in conditions of high uric acid such as gout and some types of arthritis. It helps to reduce conditions of painful swelling, and is used for a wide range of genito-urinary complaints.
Corn Silk is often combined with herbs that have more antiseptic qualities. Even though it is a diuretic, Corn Silk can also benefit frequent urination conditions by soothing bladder irritation.
Chinese research indicates that Corn Silk reduces hypertension and reduces blood clotting time.
Derived from the dried silky tassels found inside the husks of corn, Corn Silk contains iron, silica, potassium and vitamins B, C and K. It also contains moderate amounts of zinc, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
It's key constituents are considered to be maizenic acid, fixed oil, resin and mucilage. Corn Silk has been used to soothe irritation, to the kidneys and bladder, often caused by burning and painful urination. Corn Silk alleviates the irritation of the bladder and urinary tract by coating the membranes lining the urinary system walls.
Corn Silk may also alleviate prostate disorders including difficulty in the beginning of urination. Corn Silk has also been known to reduce the formation of sediments in the kidneys, relieve inflammation caused by urinary tract problems and help reduce water retention in the body.
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