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Corn silk is obtained from the silky dried tassels found inside cornhusks. The silk strands serves to conduct pollen to the kernels and to fertilize the corn kernels. Long used for urinary complaints of every description, corn
silk is used all over the world in herbal a substance used in managing discofort for this purpose.
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Corn Silk Historical Use
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Native Americans were the first to cultivate corn. Making the corn silk into a tea and noting that the corn silk was able to Enhance urinary symptoms quickly followed. As corn from the Native peoples spread throughout the world so to did the use of corm silk as an herbal remedy. Corn silk was used in Europe and soon made its way into the Chinese herbal medicinal system
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Corn Silk Remedy For
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- Burning Discomfortful urination
- Cystitis
- Urethritis
- Prostatitis
- Gout
- Difficult urination
Corn silk is used for the genito-urinary system because it can soothe an irritated bladder and it is said to reduce sediment in the kidneys and alleviate the gout. This herb is described as being able to alleviate prostate problems including burning and difficult urination. Chinese researchers have suggested corn silk can reduce high blood pressure and lessen blood-clotting time. Corn silk is also used for children's bedwetting. The herb has been recommended for fluid retention during pregnancy, however pregnant women should consult their health professional who is providing care before using.
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Corn Silk Active Constituents
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Corn silk contains maizenic acid, vitamins B,C and K, mucilage, saponins, allantoin, tannin, iron , silica, potassium. The active ingredients from corn silk coat the lining of the urinary system and thereby stop the irritation causing urinary urgency and burning Discomfort.
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Corn Silk Typical Dosage
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The herb is mostly taken in capsules of the silk, which is gathered, dried and powdered. Capsules are available in 400 to 500 milligrams and taken 2 capsules 3 times per day. Another form that can be used is making a tea from the dry tassels; use one gram of tassels adding to a covered pot one cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes and strain and drink, this can be repeated 3 times per day
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Corn Silk Side Effects
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Corn silk is a very safe herb when used in the recommended amounts.
If taking this herb for urinary symptoms it is recommended to first consult a health professional to be sure that an untreated problem in urinary passage due to harmful organism is not the problem
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