Corn Silk and Its Fascinating Uses.
Contents:
- Basic Botanical Data of Corn Silk.
- Corn Silk,Botanical Description.
- Collection of Corn Silk.
- Constituents of Corn Silk.
- Corn Silk Actions:Diuretic,demulcent,tonic.
- Nutrition of Corn Silk.
- Uses of Corn Silk.
- Therapeutic Actions and Pharmacology of Corn Silk.
- Safety of Corn Silk.
- Combinations of Corn Silk.
- Corn Silk Preparation and Dosage.
- Dosage Medium:Corn Silk.
- Research Update:Corn Silk
Basic Botanical Data of Corn Silk.
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.
Reference:
1.Corn Silk and Its Fascinating Uses.
last edit date:4th,Mar.2010.
- Name:Corn Silk Extract
- Serie No:R07201.
- Specifications:10:1 TLC.
- INCI Name:ZEA MAYS SILK EXTRACT
- EINECS/ELINCS No.:N/A
- CAS:84696-06-0
- Chem/IUPAC Name:Zea Mays Silk Extract is an extract of the stigmas of the corn,Zea mays,Gramineae





