THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF "CORN SILK" NOBODY TOLD YOU

     Below is "Corn Silk", otherwise known as the "Stigma Maydis" or the shining thread hair like. Corn silk is the shining fibers which is at the top of an ear of a corn. Traditional healers dated back have rely upon corn silk for treating various disease or sicknesses which are still afflicting us today. 

           SOME MEDICINAL USES OF CORN SILK.

✓ treat urinary tract & bladder infections (UTI) due to its antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties. It helps kill & eradicate "escherichia coli" the drug resistance bacteria known for causing UTI & bladder infections. 

✓ treat kidney stones. corn silk since acient age has been used to increase urine flow & help decrease the possibility of cristal formation inside the kidney. 

✓ help lower high blood pressure.corn silk contain Vitamin b6 and a protein called peptide which prevent narrowing & hardening of the arteries.

✓ help treat diabetes. Corn silk contain a compound called polysaccharide which can help increase insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes & also help improve insulin sensitivity for people with type 2 diabetes.

✓ it helps control abnormal weight & obesity.this is due to its diuretic properties thus help reduce unwanted & excess fluid from the body associated with bloating.

✓ it helps eliminate bad & excess cholesterol from the body through the urine due to its antioxidants properties.

✓ treat arthritis & other general body pains due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

✓ treat gout due to its ability to eliminate excess uric acid which one of the main causes of gout & kidney stones through the urine.

✓ it promote healthy blood clotting. this can help people with low platelets count & people with excessive bleeding disorders due to its high level of vitamin K.

✓ it flushed out toxins & other poisonous chemicals from the body due to its diuretic properties ( increase urine flow).

✓ it treat bedwetting in both young & old due to its increase urine flow. Note that it will first increase the bedwetting the more but will stop after the problem is resolved.

✓ treat edema or fluid retention which leads to swelling in the legs & Other part of the body.

✓ it helps eliminate excess creatinine levels which can lead to congestive heart failure or kidney damage.

✓ treat & prevent prostate disorders due to its ability to treat infections associated with prostatitis & its ability to stimulate the urinary system to increase urine flow.       

     PREPARATION OF CORN SILK TEA

* first boil some small quantity of corn silk with 1 cup of water for about 10 minutes.

* secondly cover it in whatever you have boiled it in & let it steam for about approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

* Thirdly allow it to cool, strain & can sweeten it with pure honey ( optional) or if not diabetic.

             DOSAGE

dosage depends on your body weight & condition but in general recommendation ,

* for adults is half cup before meals only in the morning.

* Children 2 years & above 1/4 cup will be fine & only in the morning as well.

   SOME POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF CORN SILK.

*May not help people taking blood thinning medications like warfarin which is prescribed for treating blood clot issues due to its high vitamin K levels.

*Can cause allergy such as skin rashes & itching in some people with severe allergy issues.

* may not help people taking diuretics ( water pills for treating fluid retention).

* may not help people with low potassium levels in the body.

* may not help people who are severely dehydrated.

* may not help pregnant or breastfeeding moms.( Research work by Chronic Diseases Solution- Functional Medicine)