Corn Silk Tea Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Corn silk tea is an ancient herbal tea made from corn silk—the thin, golden colored fibers (stigmas) removed from husks of female corn plants. Native America tribes have used corn silk in natural medicine for hundreds of years. Corn silk can be dried and then made into herbal tea.^1,2

Corn Silk Tea Health Uses and Health Benefits

Corn silk tea benefits include it being a natural diuretic that promotes urination and elimination of toxins from the urinary tract. This is why drinking corn silk tea is considered a natural remedy for preventing urinary tract infections. It’s also used to help prevent bedwetting in children. Drinking corn silk tea regularly can also help prevent the buildup of kidney stones. It’s also believed to be a good remedy for promoting better circulation and weight loss.^1,2

References

1. https://www.livestrong.com/article/111684-benefits-cornsilk/
2. https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz/herbs%20A-Z/cornsilk.html