Botanical name: Stigma maydis
Other name: Barbe de Maïs, Blé d’Inde, Cheveux de Maïs, Indian Corn, Maidis Stigma, Maïs Violet, Maize Silk, Purple Corn, Seda de Maíz, Soie de Maïs, Stigma Maydis, Yu Mi Xiu, Zea, Zea mays
Corn silk refers to the lengthy, thread-like strands of plant material that develop beneath the husk of a freshly harvested ear of corn. While these shiny, thin fibers play a crucial role in the pollination and growth of corn, they also find application in traditional herbal medicine practices.
Medicinal Uses:
- Bladder infections
- Inflammation of the urinary system
- Inflammation of the prostate
- Kidney stones
- Bedwetting
