Corn silk
Corn is one of the most widely grown crops in the world. Raw corn silk is light yellow, golden or white colored. They are fine, lightweight strands that grow long and resemble hair. When corn silk is dried and processed it becomes curly and brown in color. Corn silk is also turned into a lightweight powdered form after it’s been dried.2
Corn Silk Health Uses and Health Benefits
Corn silk benefits come from being highly nutritious. Corn silk contains several vitamins and minerals including, vitamin K. Traditional corn silk uses have been for acting as a soothing diuretic, which helps to treat conditions associated with the kidneys,
Corn silk is also known to help boost the circulatory system, which helps to bring down high blood pressure levels. As a natural diuretic, corn silk has also been used as a way to reduce water retention and edema in the legs,
Corn silk is also known for its ability to reduce inflammation in the prostate gland, which prevents the risk of disease associated with the prostate.1,2
Other corn silk benefits for health include:
Corn silk uses include being a treatment for the following conditions:
Corn Silk Side Effects and Precautions
There are no known corn silk side effects. It is considered safe to use in large doses and by pregnant and breastfeeding women.2
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