Corn
Silk Tincture
Corn Silk (Barbe de Maïs): The long shiny fibers at the top of
an ear of corn are called corn silk. Corn silk is used as a medicine. Corn silk
is used for bladder infections, inflammation of the urinary system,
inflammation of the prostate, kidney stones, and bedwetting. It is also used to
treat congestive heart failure, diabetes, high blood pressure, fatigue, and
high cholesterol levels.
Corn silk contains proteins,
carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It also contains chemicals which
might work like water pills (diuretics), and it might alter blood sugar levels,
and help reduce inflammation.
Possible contraindications: Large amount of corn silk might
lower blood sugar. This could interfere with blood sugar control in people who
have diabetes. Large amounts of corn silk might interfere with control of high
blood pressure or low blood pressure. Large amounts of corn silk might make
these blood levels of potassium that are too low. Applying lotions that contain
corn silk might cause a rash, red skin, and itchiness if you are allergic to
corn silk, corn pollen, or cornstarch.
When Do I Recommend?
I recommend this
tincture to healthy sexually active women who have recurrent cystitis or
irritation of the urethra after intercourse.
Apart from good hygiene before and after, this tincture can help ease the
discomfort and inflation that can occur after robust sexual activity. I also use and recommend this for infrequent
and minor symptoms of urinary tract infection (burning, urinary frequency,
urgency). Using this tincture at the
onset of systems and cleansing your system with clear fluids should prevent the
need for antibiotic use. If symptoms
persist for more than 48hrs, then consult a medical professional as antibiotics
may need to be used.
You may go
through the process of harvesting, drying, and then extracting the medicinal
properties yourself or you may purchase already prepared bottles. They have been processed and calibrated in
concentration so that you can be sure to get the best effect. Follow my link for a sale price at Germana
Botanicals.
