Everyone like corn, but corn silk is often “discarded” as rubbish. Do you know that corn silk is a rare Chinese herbal medicine? Soaping it in boiled water to drink has a very good health effect!

In Chinese medicine, frequent urination, urgency, dysuria, urine burning and inexhaustible urination are classified as “drenched syndrome” . It is mainly caused by the deficiency of kidney qi and damp-heat in the body. Most of these people are those who like oily and greasy food, sweet or spicy food, or someone who is overworked.

A sweet and fragrant tea is recommended for everyone: Corn silk tea. Corn silk is sweet and flat, and it has the effects of appetizing, diuresis and swelling.It has a swelling and diuretic effect. Scientists have determined that corn silk tea likely has a mild diuretic effect (increased urine production).

How to make corn silk tea

Start by trimming off any browning/dead ends. If you like, you can then dry out the silk by leaving it out for a few days. After that, you can use the silk immediately or store in a container for 3 to 4 days.

When you’re ready to brew the tea, simply add the corn silk to a mug and cover it with hot water. Let it steep for 5 minutes.

Another option is to boil the corn silk directly in water for 5 min. Then strain and enjoy.

7 Corn silk magical uses

• Urinary remedy– Partly due to its significant potassium content, corn silk is a useful diuretic for almost all problems of the urinary system. Corn silk soothes and relaxes the lining of the urinary tubules and bladder, relieving irritation and improving urine flow and elimination. Corn silk is also helpful for frequent urination caused by irritation of the bladder and urethral walls, and for difficulty in passing urine such as in prostate disorders.
• Diabetes: Soaping the corn silk in boiledwater has a significant effect of lowering blood sugar. The saponins in corn silk are the main components to lower blood sugar in diabetic patients. In addition, corn silk also contains chromium, which is a component of glucose tolerance factor and can enhance insulin function.
• Kidney stones– Corn silk is thought to have a beneficial effect on the kidneys, reducing kidney stone formation and relieving some of the symptoms of existing stones.
• Cystitis– Chronic cystitis can be relieved with corn silk and and it is a useful adjunct to other treatments for acute cystitis.
• Gonorrhea– Naturopaths have used corn silk tea in the treatment of Gonorrhea and all catarrhal conditions of the urinary passage.
• Chinese herb– Corn silk is used to treat fluid retention and jaundice.
• Other medical uses– Temporomandibular joint syndrome or disorder TMJ (TMD).

What to pay attention to when drinking corn silk tea?

• Drink in moderation

Drinking corn silk tea does have certain benefits for the body, but don’t overdo it. As too much drinking may have adverse effects on the body. The amount of corn silk per day should be controlled at about 3 to 5 grams.

• Choose fresh corn silk

Before soaking corn silk in boiled water, be sure to ensure its freshness. Do not use corn silk that is moldy or stored for a long time. Be sure to wash it thoroughly with water.

• Do not drink on an empty stomach

Drinking corn silk water on an empty stomach will reduce the blood sugar concentration in the body due to the hypoglycemic effect of corn silk water, which will cause the human body to experience symptoms such as hunger, palpitations, dizziness and other discomforts.    #TCM #acupuncture #acupuncturedubai #herbalmedicine