The efficacy and function of fresh corn silk The efficacy and function of old corn silk

Corn silk is the style and stigma of the plant corn. It is very common in life. It is also a Chinese medicinal material. It can be used fresh or dried and used later. The effects and functions of fresh corn silk are the same as those of old corn silk. However, the amount of fresh corn silk used in normal use should be higher than that of old corn, otherwise it will not have the desired medicinal effect. Let me tell you in detail what the effects and functions of corn silk are.

The efficacy and function of fresh corn silk The efficacy and function of old corn silk

1. Fresh corn silk can stop bleeding

Stopping bleeding and relieving itching is one of the important functions of fresh corn silk. Some trace components in fresh corn silk can accelerate the coagulation process of human blood, increase the number of platelets, and significantly reduce and improve various bleeding symptoms of humans. When people have traumatic bleeding, they can also mash fresh corn silk into a mud-like juice and apply it on the wound to play a significant role in stopping bleeding.

2. Fresh corn silk can relieve itching and fight allergies

Fresh corn silk contains a variety of natural anti-allergic ingredients, which can effectively relieve itching when applied externally. Especially when people have skin urticaria due to allergies, directly crushing fresh corn silk and applying it can quickly relieve itching and speed up the disappearance of urticaria.

3. The efficacy and function of old corn silk

The efficacy and function of old corn silk are similar to those of fresh corn silk, but its antipruritic effect is not as good as that of fresh corn silk. Usually, old corn silk is mainly used to boil water for drinking. After boiling water, it can stimulate appetite and lose weight, eliminate jaundice, and protect the human heart. In addition to these effects, boiling water with old corn silk can also promote diuresis and reduce swelling. It has obvious therapeutic effects on adverse symptoms such as human urination problems, nephritis, and body edema.