What is Corn Silk?

Corn silk is the long shiny fibers at the top of an ear of corn. Corn silk can be used as a medicine.

Corn Silk can be used to help alleviate symptoms that go along with the following conditions:

• bedwetting

• cystitis

• prostatitis

• urinary tract infections

• kidney stones

• gout

• hyperglycemia
  

To harvest your corn silk:

Pull the golden-green strands off of the ears, when shucking your corn, and spread them out on a plate or paper towel to dry. Corn silk is best used fresh, or as a second best option – freshly dried.

To make a tea:

1 tablespoon of chopped corn silk per cup of almost boiling water. Cover and let this steep for fifteen to twenty minutes or until cool enough to drink. Strain. Sweeten with raw honey to taste, if you wish. A general recommendation for adults is up to 1 cup of tea, two to three times during the day – avoiding the hours right before bedtime. Reduce doses for children accordingly.

Please check with your doctor or health care provider if you have chronic health conditions, or have any questions or concerns about this or any herbal home remedy.