Cornsilk cut – Zea mays Tea

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Cornsilk Cut Tea

Latin – Zea mays

Origin : Brazil

Other Names : Barbe de Maïs, Blé d’Inde, Cheveux de Maïs, Indian Corn, Maidis Stigma, Maize Silk, Mother’s Hair, Purple Corn, Seda de Maíz, Soie de Maïs, Stigma Maydis, Yu Mi Xiu, Zea, Zea mays

Corn silk is a byproduct of maize, or corn, and is made up of shiny, thread-like fibers that grow from the tip of the corn ear.

Taste :It has a mild taste and can be used to make herbal tea.

Medicinal Uses : Corn silk is also known to have medicinal uses, including:

Soothing the urinary system
Treating renal problems in children
Treating cystitis
Treating urethritis
Treating prostatitis

Side Effects

Side effects seem to be rare but might include decreased potassium and sodium levels in the blood

Pregnancy: Corn silk is possibly safe when used in the amounts normally found in food while pregnant. But taking larger amounts as medicine is likely unsafe. Corn silk might stimulate the uterus and cause a miscarriage. Avoid use.

Breast-feeding: Corn silk is possibly safe when used in the amounts normally found in food while breast-feeding. But there isn’t enough reliable information to know if corn silk is safe to use in larger amounts as medicine while breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.
Blood levels of potassium that are too low: Large amounts of corn silk might make this condition worse.

Surgery: Corn silk might interfere with blood sugar or blood pressure control during and after surgery. Stop using corn silk at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Interactions

Moderate Interaction

Be cautious with this combination

Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with CORN SILK

Corn silk might lower blood sugar levels. Taking corn silk along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.
Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with CORN SILK

Corn silk might lower blood pressure. Taking corn silk along with medications that lower blood pressure might cause blood pressure to go too low. Monitor your blood pressure closely.
Medications for inflammation (Corticosteroids) interacts with CORN SILK

Some medications for inflammation can decrease potassium in the body. Corn silk might also decrease potassium in the body. Taking corn silk along with some medications for inflammation might decrease potassium in the body too much.
Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with CORN SILK

Corn silk contains large amounts of vitamin K. Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, corn silk might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin might need to be changed.
Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with CORN SILK

Corn silk can decrease potassium levels. “Water pills” can also decrease potassium levels. Taking corn silk along with “water pills” might make potassium levels drop too low.

Dosing

There isn’t enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of corn silk might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

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Weight

250g, 1 kg, 50g Pouch, 5kg

Cornsilk cut – Zea mays Tea

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