Cornsilk | Zea mays | Organic
$8.00 – $15.00
Cornsilk is primarily a diuretic and used for the urinary tract including for urinary tract infections. Its dark colour means it contains high levels of flavonoids which are also beneficial to the cardiovascular system and have antioxidant properties.
Cornsilk features in our Bladder tea.
All of our teas are organic or wild harvested from natural surroundings. Enjoy!
This information is for educational purposes. Please do not self-treat disease using herbs alone. Always consult with a qualified & registered herbalist and inform your doctor and pharmacist about your use of herbal remedies.
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Fisher, C, 2005
Additional information
Ingredients | Dried Cornsilk |
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Constituents | Flavonoids – luteolin, maysin, fomononetin, Chlorogenic acid, Volatile oil – terpineol, geraniol, Alkaloids, Phytosterols – stigmasterol, sitosterol, Saponins, Mucilage, Allantoin, Tannins, Proanthocyanidins, Vitamins – vitamin K, C, Minerals – Silica, calcium, potassium, magnesium |
Actions | Diuretic, Demulcent, Antilithic |
Contraindications | This herb has GRAS rating {Generally Recognised as Safe}. Herbs should generally be avoided when pregnant or tryng to concieve please consult with a qualified practitioner before self-prescribing. |
Instructions | Steep 1 teaspoon of herb for 10-20 minutes. Reuse and drink 1-3 times a day. |
Size | 20 grams, 30 grams, 50 grams |
Country of origin | Native to South America. Dried herb harvested in China. |