Throughout history, cornsilk has been used as a remedy for such things as urinary conditions and rheumatism.
This extract was also recorded during the 18th century as having been used for its diuretic attributes.
Some common ailments that people would turn to
cornsilk herb extract to help with were kidney, urinary tract and
bladder infections, bed wetting problems, cystitis, liver and gall
bladder complaints.
Some other benefits of this extract include it
being used to help with the symptoms of arthritis and gout (a painful
inflammation caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in
deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints).
Today there are clinical studies being conducted
involving cornsilk herb tablets for its help with urinary and prostate
problems.
Cornsilk tea is also commonly used today as a diuretic and it has also been known to be effective in helping with weightloss.
The extract is also still used to help children or older individuals with bedwetting problems.
Cornsilk might also help with renal colic, which is
a sharp pain in the lower back that radiates into the groin, usually
associated with the passage of a renal calculus through the ureter.
The urinary tract is thought to work well with
cornsilk extract in dealing with disorders involving the formation of
stones. Further studies are needed to confirm this hypothesis.
Other uses for cornsilk extract by herbalists are
for cystitis and rheumatism. Cornsilk is also said to be an excellent
source of the vitamin ‘K’ which has been known to slow bleeding.
For external use, cornsilk has been made into
hand lotion and also cornsilk cosmetics. It is believed to be soothing
to the skin.
