Corn silk is a natural remedy, known as "Dragon Beard" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has many benefits.
1. Promotes urination and reduces swelling
In gynecology, it can be used to prevent habitual miscarriage, pregnancy-related swelling, and blocked milk ducts. Corn silk has a diuretic effect on the human body, increasing chloride excretion. Its diuretic action is extrarenal, so it is effective for treating edema caused by various reasons.
2. Lowers blood lipids, blood pressure, and blood sugar
Patients with hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia can drink it to lower their blood lipids, blood pressure, and blood sugar. Its antihypertensive mechanism is mainly central, and it is also believed to be the result of dilating peripheral small blood vessels. Corn silk can counteract the blood pressure-raising effect of adrenaline. Corn silk contains vitamin K, which has a therapeutic effect on coagulation dysfunction caused by vitamin K deficiency.
3. Cholagogic effect
In daily life, if you suffer from cholecystitis, gallstones, fatty liver, or diabetes, taking corn silk has very good effects.
4. Protects the heart
The flavonoids in corn silk can inhibit the production of harmful low-density lipoprotein, protecting the heart. The fiber content in fresh corn is 6-8 times that of polished rice and refined flour, which can lower the concentration of cholesterol in the blood, thereby preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
5. Treats chronic nephritis
The most important effect of corn silk is diuresis. Drinking it as an infusion can effectively improve kidney function and has a very good therapeutic effect on body swelling. In addition, it can reduce or completely eliminate urinary protein, promoting physical health.
If you suffer from chronic nephritis, you can decoct dried corn silk in warm water and drink the liquid once a day. Scientists have found through clinical trials that using corn silk to treat chronic nephritis can not only reduce the damage to the body but also help the body recover to health.
Tips
Corn silk has no side effects, but pay attention to the dosage. Generally, 3-5 grams of dried corn silk is sufficient per time, and a little more can be used if fresh.
Corn silk combinations
Dandelion and Corn Silk Tea
Method: Grind 1g of corn silk, 0.4g of dandelion, 0.3g of Solomon's seal rhizome, and 0.3g of rose petals into a tea bag and brew with boiling water.
Effects: Eliminates dampness and toxins, alleviates nephritis, regulates blood sugar, and prevents diabetic complications.
Dandelion is also a good natural remedy with many functions, including clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing inflammation, cooling the blood, promoting urination and bile, having a mild laxative effect, strengthening the stomach, and preventing cancer. It is mainly used to treat dozens of ailments such as acute mastitis, parotitis, lymphadenitis, scrofula, boils and sores, acute conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, cold and fever, acute tonsillitis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute bronchitis, gastritis, hepatitis, pneumonia, cholecystitis, acute and chronic appendicitis, urinary tract infections, osteomyelitis, vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, duodenal ulcer, acne, pimples, and calculi.
Corn Silk and Chrysanthemum Tea
Method: Use 50g of corn silk and 10g of chrysanthemum, boil in water for about 20 minutes and then drink.
Effects: Has the effect of lowering blood pressure, very suitable for the elderly with hypertension, drink twice a day.
Corn Silk, Hawthorn, and Lotus Leaf Tea
Method: Use 60g of dried corn silk, 30g of dried hawthorn slices, and 15g of dried lotus leaf, boil in water for 20 minutes and drink as a tea substitute.
Effects: Expands blood vessels, clears vascular debris, reduces blood viscosity, can prevent arteriosclerosis and lower blood pressure, and has the effect of prolonging life.