Corn Silk Extract

Species Name: Zea Mays

Also known as: Indian Corn

What is Corn Silk Extract? Corn silk extract is created using the stigmas of the female plant.

The stigmas are thin threads of various sizes; between four and eight inches, that help protect the corn husk.

If eaten, cornsilk has a mildly sweet taste and it’s a fantastic source of Vitamin K, which helps to slow down bleeding.

Home Remedies using Corn Silk Extract:

Benefits of Corn Silk Extract:

Corn silk is available in tablet and also in tea form allowing it to be easily digested.

It is used mainly to help people who have urinary infections and as a byproduct it was discovered that it is a fantastic weight loss aid.

With such a wide range of health benefits that cornsilk extract can help with, it makes it a wonderful item to keep in your medicine cabinet. This extract truly is multi-talented.

Some constituents of corn silk include:

• B-vitamins
• C-vitamins
• Potassium
• Beta-carotene
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesum
• Manganese
• Glycolic acid
• Maizenic acid
• Geraniol
• Betaine

Corn silk can help the following ailments very successfully and has over the years been helpful for people who have:

• Kidney stones
• Cystitis
• Renal Colic
• Gall bladder
• Gall stones
• Arthritis
• Gout
• Bladder infections
• Prostate problems
• Cholesterol issues
• Edema
• Diabetes
• Urinary

It has also helped the parents of children with bet wetting issues, used as an anti-inflammatory and a diuretic to ease pain and discomfort with urinary tract issues.

Corn silk extract is being extensively tested in labs and the FDA is investigating the claims that are being made from the results of these tests.

There is also a large range of lotions and make up available on the market.

It is said the skin healing properties within this extract allow your skin to feel renewed and soft.

Cornsilk can aid with rough skin problems to help remove dead and hard skin from problem areas such as your feet, elbows and knees.

Side Effects of Corn Silk Extract:

Currently there is no known side effect known with corn silk extract.