How Do You Use Corn Silk, Or Zea Mays, As An Herb?
Fresh Corn Silk, also known by its Latin name of Zea Mays, is a very useful herb. It has medicinal properties and can be used in healing bladder infections, urinary disorders, prostrate problems, boils, sores, cystitis, incontinence, as well as bed wetting in children, water retention, appetite stimulation, weight loss and many other issues. While it is not suggested to replace any medical advice or medications with corn silk, you can complement your treatments with corn silk. Corn silk has a sweet taste and can be eaten raw or made it into a tea, as directed below. Shuck the corn and store ears for later use. Gently remove the corn silk. Place fresh moist corn silk on a dish. Place the drier corn silk (that found on top of the ear of corn) into a basket to further dry out. –Once it is dry you can store in a Tupperware dish or plastic bag, and use it as a dry herb. Chop the fresh corn silk finely. Either eat the fresh corn silk with your fingers, or sprinkle over a lovely salad, garde
