Medicinal effects and functions of corn silk

Corn silk is the silk-like substance on the fruit of corn. It is mostly harvested in autumn when the corn is ripe. It has excellent medicinal effects and can treat many human diseases. So what are the medicinal effects and functions of corn silk? If you want to know more, you can go and have a look with me.

Medicinal effects and functions of corn silk

1. Corn silk can lower blood sugar

Corn silk can lower blood sugar, treat human diabetes, and can also be used to prevent hyperglycemia. When needed, you can put three grams of corn silk, three grams of purslane, and a lychee kernel into a pot, add water and cook. After cooking, take out and drink it directly instead of tea. You can drink it multiple times a day.

2. Corn silk can treat gallstones and jaundice

Corn silk can clear the liver and promote bile secretion, and can also break down and excrete stones in the human body. Corn silk should not be used alone in the treatment of gallstones and jaundice. It needs to be used in combination with a variety of Chinese medicinal materials such as Artemisia capillaris, Centella asiatica, and Curcuma. For the specific dosage, you can consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner.

3. Corn silk can cure nephritis and edema

Corn silk can promote diuresis and reduce swelling, and has a good therapeutic effect on human nephritis and edema. In normal treatment, you can put an appropriate amount of corn silk together with winter melon peel and red beans, then add water to cook them. After cooking, take them out and drink them directly. Drink them two to three times a day. After a few days, the symptoms of edema caused by nephritis will be significantly relieved.