Corn silk: benefits and uses

Another medicine given by Mother Nature. Who was the first and when exactly guessed to use corn silk for medicinal and prophylactic purposes is unknown, but now that their properties have been fully studied, and their effectiveness has been proven, almost everyone can experience the therapeutic effect of corn silk.

Medicinal properties of corn stigmas

Corn silk contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and tannins and hormones. Namely, it is a treasure trove B vitamins, P, K, E, A, pantothenic and ascorbic acid, essential oils, saponins, tannins, glycosides and other equally valuable components. Among the trace elements, a special place is given to selenium, which is simply necessary for the body in order for lipid, protein and carbohydrate metabolism to take place well and efficiently. It is also needed to work properly. immune system, to neutralize harmful compounds that often enter the body. The unique properties of selenium lie in its ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Regular consumption of corn silk leads to a decrease in blood sugar levels, improved functioning of the pancreas and liver, metabolism is normalized... The stigmas are also popular for their choleretic effect, the ability reduce appetite, has a calming effect on the nervous system and has a diuretic effect. With their help, stones are expelled from the kidneys, they provide therapeutic and preventive measures for diabetes mellitus... A decoction of corn stigmas removes bad cholesterol from the body, protecting the walls of blood vessels from plaque and blockage, thereby reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.

Corn stigmas have proven themselves on the positive side in the hematopoietic system and as a hemostatic agent, they cleanse the blood well and increase coagulability. Therefore, taking a decoction based on them is very useful for those ladies who suffer from heavy periods... Separately, it is worth touching on the topic of how corn silk helps in the process of losing weight, but more on that later.

Application of corn stigmas

Corn silk is often used for the preparation of decoctions and tinctures (both alcoholic and aqueous), for brewing tea. With their help, kidney and liver diseases, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol levels, tuberculosis and atherosclerosis are treated. Even in medicine, corn silk is used to treat sleep and the nervous system, reduce irritability and irritability. And, of course, corn silk has been actively used in dietetics. With their help, they control appetite, improve metabolism and other systems in the body, which can be reflected by weight problems.

Contraindications for corn stigmas

There are not many contraindications for corn stigmas. Among them:

• poor appetite;
• high blood clotting;
• thrombosis and thrombofebitis;
• varicose veins;
• individual intolerance to the components.

Slimming corn silk

If you are planning to use corn silk as a weight loss aid, then you will definitely need recipes to help you burn fat.

• Option for weight loss broth No. 1. Pour a small spoonful of stigmas with a glass of boiling water and put on fire for a minute. Remove from the stove, cover and leave alone for an hour, then strain and squeeze out the grass. Divide the ready-made broth into three parts and drink during the day half an hour before the meal.
• Broth for weight loss, option number 2. Pour boiling water over four large spoons of stigmas, cover and cover with a terry towel, leaving to infuse for two to three hours. Squeeze the finished composition and take it three times a day according to the principle of option No. 1.
• Slimming Tea. Take in a 2: 1: 1 ratio of stigmas, currant leaves and green tea, respectively. Two large tablespoons of the dry mixture are poured with boiling water and insist (preferably in a thermos) for about three hours. This tea is consumed half an hour before a meal in the amount of one glass.
• You can prepare an alcoholic tincture, which is prepared with 70% alcohol. If you can't get alcohol, you can take vodka as a last resort. Pour 200 g of stigmas with a glass of alcohol (or vodka), close the jar tightly to prevent the alcohol from evaporating and put in a dark place for twenty days, shaking occasionally. Take 35-40 drops half an hour before meals, three times a day.

Whichever method of use you choose, you need to remember that the reception is carried out no longer than a month, but not less than 14 days. After that, a break is made for the same period, and then, if desired, the course is duplicated.

How to brew corn silk

Depending on what the corn silk is used for, it needs to be brewed and consumed. Let's consider some options.

• For a choleretic effect, you need to prepare a simple infusion, which is very easy to do. Pour a spoonful of dry product into a glass of boiling water. Cover on top and leave alone for an hour, then strain the drink and take a large spoonful three times a day. For the improvement of the digestive system and liver, the duration of the course is 14 days.
• For high-quality improvement of the biliary tract, hepatitis and cholecystitis, it is better to use a decoction made from stigmas, since it is the decoction that is positioned as a strong medicine. It is better to cook it in a water bath. Place a couple of tablespoons of the dry product in an enamel bowl and cover with boiled warm water. After that, cover the dish with the composition with a lid and place in a pot of boiling water. Hold over steam for about twenty minutes, and then remove and allow to cool. Strain the mixture into a glass and pour in boiled water until the glass is full. The ready-made broth should be taken in a large spoonful three times a day after a meal. It is very important to drink it warm, after shaking it. Drink for 14 days, then organize a "vacation" in treatment, lasting from one to three months.
• On the stigma, you can create a very healthy herbal tea and drink it in the same way as the mentioned drink. To do this, currant leaves, peppermint, yarrow, creeping thyme, and, of course, corn silk are combined in equal proportions. Mix it all up. Pour boiling water over a small spoonful of the collection, leave for twenty minutes and you can drink it several times a day.
• Good results in the treatment of diabetes are shown by corn silk extract, which can be purchased at a pharmacy and used according to the instructions, usually 20 drops, three times a day for a month. After that, you need a 14-day break and continue treatment, with a general course of at least six months. You can prepare such a decoction: for half a liter of boiling water, take a couple of large spoons of stigmas and put everything on low heat for five minutes. After that, for half an hour, the broth is infused, decanted and taken during the day three times a tablespoon after a meal.
• For the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis, you can use any of the above formulations, only the course lasts three weeks with two-week breaks for four to six months. During the treatment, one can note a decrease in headaches, no tinnitus and a significant decrease in blood cholesterol levels, only the treatment cannot be stopped, since the result must be consolidated.
• For problems with the kidneys, it is permissible to use both decoctions and infusions. A good result is shown by formulations harvested from the collection of herbs, which include: centaury, corn silk, immortelle and agrimony. All of these herbs are taken in equal proportions. A large spoonful of this collection is steamed with a couple of glasses of water and placed in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. After that, the composition is decanted and brought to the original volume with boiled water. The finished product is consumed in a quarter of a glass three times a day after a meal.
• Interestingly, corn silk is also used to treat weakened hair. The tincture is best suited for these purposes. Mix equal amounts of dry mint and stigma. Pour half a glass of the dry product mixture with a liter of boiling water and insist until it cools. Strain. With the resulting composition, you just need to rinse your hair after washing.

These are just a few of the recipes you can make with corn silk. Finally, I would like to remind you of the importance of consulting with a specialist before taking the drug inside, this will save you from the appearance of side effects.