> Supplement Index > Corn / Maize / Cornsilk / Zea mays / Mother’s hair / Indian corn / Maize jagnog / Turkish corn / Yu mi xu / Stigmata maydis > Corn and Cornsilk General Information Corn and Cornsilk Uses & Scientific Evidence For Corn and Cornsilk Dosage Information Corn and Cornsilk Safety & Interaction Information Buy Corn and Cornsilk Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Corn and Cornsilk General Information Since the time of the Mayans and Aztecs, Corn has been used for ritual and medicinal uses as well as being a food source. To ancient Indians, Corn was a symbol of protection, luck, property, and wealth. They hung a sheaf of Corn above a mirror for good fortune, and wore necklaces of dried grains to prevent nosebleeds. The Indians also burned corn ears on the threshold of a bedroom to ward off a painful delivery, and placed an ear of Corn in the baby’s cradle for protection. Corn is best known for its ability to help prevent cardiovascular diseases by lowering cholesterol levels, but it also has regenerative properties. It is rich in essential fatty acids which helps the rebuilding of cells and in maintaining the hydration of the epidermis. Cornsilk is the yellowish thread-like strands called stigmas found inside the husks of corn. The stigmas are found on the female flower of corn and are collected for medicinal use before the plant is pollinated. Cornsilk is highly valued in herbology as a support to the urinary system. It contains silicon, B vitamins, PABA, and small amounts of iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Corn and Cornsilk Uses & Scientific Evidence For Not only is Corn oil a good preventative for cardiovascular disease, but it is also a wonderful skin conditioner. It is found in hair conditioners, body massage oils, emollient hand creams, lip balms, and facial care products for dry and damaged skin, baby skin, and mature skin. Cornsilk is used to soothe the urinary tract and can give relief to the bladder, kidneys and small intestine. Cornsilk assists with prostate problems, bed wetting, carpel tunnel syndrome, edema, and obesity. It has also been used to lessen the effects of premenstrual syndrome, and it promotes relaxation. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Corn and Cornsilk Dosage Information Corn and Cornsilk comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Corn and Cornsilk Safety & Interaction Information There are no known safety issues associated with Corn and Cornsilk and is generally regarded as safe, except for those with corn allergies. It is recommended that young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease refrain from using Cornsilk. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Corn and Cornsilk Supplements and Products Below

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