Botanical Name: Zea mays
Forms Available: Fresh silk
Growing on corncobs, corn silk is a silky long thread that is removed when the corn is cooked for eating. It has been used for centuries in the preparation of conventional American and Chinese medicines. It is also used in many other countries including Turkey, China, and France. Corn silk is packed with a number of essential nutrients, such as vitamins, proteins, minerals, carbohydrates, and fibre. Having a rich content of antioxidants, it helps fight against free radicals that may cause cellular damage. Corn silk is known to help balance blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, treat bladder infections.
