Zea mays / Cornsilk Powder

Description

Zea Mays, commonly known as Cornsilk, is the white and brown tipped tassels that surround an ear of corn.

Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain first domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. Maize has become a staple food in many parts of the world, with total production surpassing that of wheat or rice.

The maize plant is often 3m (10 ft) in height, though some natural strains can grow to 12m (39 ft).The stem is commonly composed of 20 internodes of 18 cm (7.1 in) length. Ears develop above a few of the leaves in the midsection of the plant, between the stem and leaf sheath, elongating by around 3 millimetres (0.12 in) per day, to a length of 18cm (7 in.) Elongated stigmas, called silks, emerge from the whorl of husk leaves at the end of the ear. They are often pale yellow and 18 cm (7 in) in length, like tufts of hair in appearance.

Medicinal Action and Uses

Anti-Inflammatory – Cornsilk is used to treat inflammation of the prostate and kidney stones and to treat bed wetting.

Cardiovascular – It is also used to treat congestive heart failure and high cholesterol levels.

Diuretic – Cornsilk has a long history of use in traditional folk medicine as a diuretic used to treat chronic inflammation in the urinary tract or kidneys. Cornsilk soothes and relaxes the lining of the urinary tubules and bladder, relieving irritation and improving urine flow and elimination.

Hypoclycemic – Cornsilk is said to help reduce high blood pressure, therefore making it a treatment for diabetes.

Packaging

Product is supplied in Resealable Foil Bags.