The role of corn silk:
(1) diuresis
Commonly used to treat nephritis edema, 50-100g daily, decocted. For ascites due to schistosomiasis cirrhosis, corn stigma, watermelon seeds, red beans and fried clothes can be used.
(2) choleretic
Treatment of cholecystitis, fatty liver and diabetes. It is often used with Chen Yin and Gardenia. Decocting corn stigma and turmeric powder (50g each) in water can reduce serum cholesterol and blood sugar.
③ Hemostasis
The stems, roots and leaves of corn can treat hematemesis, nosebleeds and urination. When bleeding, corn must be matched with 30g of tripe flower and 30g of white thatch, and decocted with water to stop bleeding.
(4) lowering blood pressure
Making tea with Flos Chrysanthemi Indici and Semen Cassiae can improve the symptoms of hypertension.
(5) Stop diarrhea
It has antidiarrheal effect on diarrhea caused by dyspepsia, especially watery diarrhea. Corn silk also has the functions of strengthening the heart, appetizing and relieving asthma. Sweet and flat, no side effects.
Extended data
Corn silk, the scientific name of traditional Chinese medicine. This is the style and stigma of Gramineae maize. Most parts of the country also produce. Harvest fruits in summer and autumn to remove impurities. Raw or dry.
Resources Baidu Encyclopedia _ Corn Stigma