Corn Silk Extract

Zea mays also known as corn is an annual grass which was originated in Central America and belongs to the grass family Poaceae. It is one of the top three cereals in the world following rice and wheat. Corn silk is the long and shiny fibers found at the top of ear of a corn. The silky threads are single, whitish to green that grows from eyes of seeds that hang outside a husk in order to catch pollen.

Cornsilk are found on the stigmas of female corn plant. It has been used as a cure for various health ailments. It is  also a natural source of vitamin K and potassium.

Corn Silk has various medicinal uses. It is useful for prostate inflammation, urinary inflammation, bladder infections, bed wetting and kidney stones. Corn silk is also used as a treatment for diabetes, congestive heart failure, fatigue, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. It contains vitamins, carbohydrates, fiber, minerals and proteins. It could be used in both fresh as well as dried forms. It could be stored in an airtight container and keep in fridge which lasts for about two weeks. 

Corn silk has high content of potassium and possesses a mild sweet flavor which makes the summer tea nutritive, good tasting and refreshing. The countries China and France use it for treating various ailments such as bladder irritation and bedwetting. It strengthens as well as restores mucous membranes of urinary tract that helps in prevention of incontinence.

MAIN FUNCTION

1. Treating urinary tract infections;

2. Lowers Blood Pressure;

3. Help relieve the pain and itching related to skin problems;

4. Lowers blood sugar levels;

5. Prevent kidney stones;

6. Treats inflammation;

7. Enhance immunity;

8. Treat obesity.

APPLICATION FIELD

1.Pharmaceuticals;

2.Health-care product;

3.Food;