Corn Silk and Its Fascinating Uses.

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Basic Botanical Data of Corn.

Corn Silk Extract INCI Name Zea Mays Silk Extract CAS 84696-06-0 Cornsilk Extract Stigmata maydis Corn Stigma Sitosterol Stigmas and styles of Zea mays Corn stalk extract photo picture image Official Latin Name:Zea mays;Zea mays (L)
 Name:Corn Silk
 Biological Name:Zea mays
 Order:Graminaceae
 Other Names:Corn Silk, corn, Indian corn, maize jagnog, Turkish corn, yu mi xu
 Parts Used: Stigmas from the female flowers of maize. Fine soft threads 4-8 inches long. (silk)
 Synonyms: Stigmata maydis, Maidis stigmata, Indian corn, maize silk, Yumixu (Chinese:Dian Nan Ben Cao),Yu Shu Shu Rui,Bang Zi Mao.
 Parts used: Stigmas and styles
 Definition:corn silk.n.The styles and stigmas that appear as a silky tuft or tassel at the tip of an ear of corn, used as a diuretic in herbal medicine.

 Corn Silk is helpful for any irritation of the urinary system. Corn Silk is used for renal problems in children, and also as a urinary demulcent combined with other herbs in the treatment of cystitis, urethritis, and prostatitis. Corn Silk was used traditionally as a mild diuretic. Chinese research indicates that Corn Silk reduces hypertension and reduces blood clotting time.

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last edit date:10th,June.2009.