Corn Silk extract powder

Botanical Name:Zea mays L.

Part Used:Tassel

Active Ingredient: Flavone

CAS. No:574-12-9

Molecular Formula :C9H13NO2

Structural formula:

Latin Name: Zea mays L

Active Ingredient: Alkaloid, Polysaccharide flavonoids

Odor: Characteristic

Appearance: Brown Yellow Fine Powder

Storage: Store in sealed containers at cool & dry place. 

Protect from light, moisture and pest infestation

Description

Corn Silk is a collection of the stigmas (fine, soft, yellowish threads or tassels) from the female flowers of Corn (maize), and they are four to eight inches long with a faintly sweetish taste. Cornsilk (Zea mays) is an herbal remedy made from stigmas, the yellowish thread-like strands found inside the husks of corn. The stigmas are found on the female flower of corn, a grain that is also known as maize and is a member of the grass family (Gramineae or Poaceae). The stigmas measure 4-8 in (10-20 cm) long and are collected for medicinal use before the plant is pollinated. Cornsilk can also be removed from corn cobs for use as a remedy. If fertilized, the stigmas dry and become brown. Then yellow corn kernels develop. Corn is native to North America and now grows around the world in warm climates

Cornsilk Medicinal Properties

Cornsilk has detoxifying, relaxing and diuretic activity. Cornsilk is used to treat infections of the urinary and genital system, such as cystitis, prostatitis and urethritis. Cornsilk helps to reduce frequent urination caused by irritation of the bladder and is used to treat bed wetting problems. Cornsilk is found to reduce kidney stones. In China, cornsilk is traditionally used to treat oedema and jaundice. Studies indicate that cornsilk can reduces blood clotting time and reduce high blood pressure.

Cornsilk Facts

Corn originates from Central America but is cultivated in many countries as a food crop 

and as fodder. In countries with colder climate the whole corn plant is used a cattle feed.

Health Benefits of Cornsilk

Corn Silk is an old remedy for urinary tract ailments, including bed-wetting, painful and frequent urination, stones, bloating, gravel in the bladder and chronic cystitis and prostatitis. It is also thought to help relieve edema and the painful swelling of carpal tunnel syndrome and gout. Corn Silk is an old-fashioned, gentle, but effective, diuretic without the loss of potassium. Some new research claims that Corn Silk may help to lower blood sugar levels and reduce blood-clotting time.

Function:

1). The role of circulation system

2). Lower blood sugar

3). Conducive to bravery

4). Hemostatic