CORN SILK Tea benefits.
-Provides Vitamin C
-Reduces Blood Sugar
-Reduces Gout
-Treats Bedwetting
-Helps Cope With Kidney Problems
-Boosts Digestion
-Controls Bleeding
-Increases Urine
-Provides Nutrients
-Treats Rashes And Boils
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CORN SILK Tea benefits.
-Provides Vitamin C
-Reduces Blood Sugar
-Reduces Gout
-Treats Bedwetting
-Helps Cope With Kidney Problems
-Boosts Digestion
-Controls Bleeding
-Increases Urine
-Provides Nutrients
-Treats Rashes And Boils
CORN SILK
Common Names : Corn Silk , Indian Corn
Botanical Name : Zea mays
Family : GRAMINACEAE ~ Grass Family
What is it?
In herbal medicine the part of the corn that is used are the long stigmas, called silks, which grow from the top end of the corn's 'ear'. As you can see below, once they are dried the corn silks look very different to their fresh form, becoming brown, curled, crinkly, and incredibly light-weight.
How has it been used?
Corn (or Maize) has been and still is the main food source for many people in the world. For example it is the most widely grown crop in America and it is the most important food crop in Africa.
The main historical and current use of the Corn-silk as a medicine is for the special action of being what is known as a ‘soothing diuretic’. The main problems that Corn Silk has been used to help with are kidney stones and bladder infections but other urinary tract problems have also seen Corn-silk being used in traditional herbal medicine including an irritable bladder, bed-wetting, prostate gland enlargement and fluid retention.
Herb author John Heinerman recounts some great experiences with Corn-silk from conversations with recently retired Texan Urologist Dr. Alxander Fischbien who started by telling Heinerman that 'when he recommended Corn-silk for kidney problems and kidney stones he hadn't gone far enough!'
Dr. Fischbien shared how he used Corn-silk and Golden Seal together for treating particularly difficult cases of chronic cystitis and that he found this simple approach always helped. He would instruct his patients to drink two or more cups of Corn-silk tea every day and with each cup to take one capsule of powdered Golden Seal root (equivalent to approx 1-2 mls of the tincture). Dr Fischbien also praised this combination of herbs for treating pyelitis (a painful inflammation of the kidneys), oliguria (diminished excretion of urine) and oedema (retention of fluid) where he says '4-5 cups of Corn-silk tea in a day moves fluid out of the body like you wouldn't believe'.
Thomas Bartram writes 'the consensus of professional opinion is that the infusion (the tea) is the best form in which to take Corn-silk'.
Science on Corn-silk
~ Water based infusions of Corn-silk have been shown to have immune stimulating properties in animal studies with a stimulation of interferon production (a key substance in the body's response to infections ) and an observation of increased 'migration of macrophages' (meaning that there was increased activity and movement of the specialised white blood cells that engulf foreign particles)
~ Pharmacological studies (in vitro and in vivo) have shown Corn Silk's remarkable bioactivities as antioxidant, hyperglycaemia reduction, anti-depressant, anti-fatigue and effective diuretic agent. Some of the studies have confirmed the earlier findings and new research discoveries have proven that CS is safe and non-toxic (Khairunnisa Hasanudin, Puziah Hashim and Shuhaimi Mustafa Molecules 2012, 17, 9697-9715; doi:10.3390/molecules17089697)
Note: The above quote comes from a detailed research paper on Corn Silk that may be of interest to anyone wanting to really dig deep into the science on this herb; the PDF of the paper is linked here.
~ Laboratory studies have shown that Corn-silk is able to inhibit certain bacteria from sticking to the lining of cells and that it also reduces certain cancer forming compounds - tumor necrosis factor-alpha-induced (Habtemariam S: Plant Med 64(4):314-318, 1998)
~ Corn-silk diuretic action has been proven with studies with human volunteers which have showed that Corn-silk infusions increases the flow of urine beyond the equivalent amount of water by comparison (Rebuelta m et al: Plantes Med Phytother 21:2672-275, 1987)
Safety of Corn-silk
Corn-silk is a completely safe herb to use in large or frequent doses when needed. It can confidently be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women and can be used with benefit by the young or old.
Personal experiences
I have used a lot of Corn-silk in my practice when people are experiencing painful urinary tract problems. So long as I use it in sufficient doses I know it will rapidly ease pain and assist healing.
I think of Corn-silk as a sort of 'more liquid' version of Marshmallow root. Just as Marshmallow can rapidly ease the torments of a sore throat or a dry cough so can Corn-silk give tremendous relief to the painful passage of urine.
Corn-silk tea in particular has a marvellously soothing quality but both tea and tincture feel super silky and smooth all the way down. If you who are reading this are studying herbal medicine or if you have your own reasons to want to understand this plant ally at a deeper level then I warmly recommend you make a tea of Corn Silk and then drink it with a quiet and attentive mind. The palpable 'action' of the herb that I am sure you will immediately be able to feel in your body will give you a greater appreciation of how well this simple remedy can soothe and heal than anything you could learn about it in the abstract.
Corn-silk is a herb that needs to be given confidently until its benefits have obviously been received. In acute, painful urinary tract conditions it can safely be recommended to take as much as 10-15 grams a day in divided doses.
This is a large amount of herb (approximately one large handful if you don't have a scale that measures grams) and at least one litre of freshly boiled water is needed to extract it for a good 20 minutes after which it can be strained off and drunk through the day. This treatment should be seen to be averting the crisis within a day or two at most.
When used alongside other urinary tract herbs Corn-silk may not require such high doses to receive its benefits. In my own practice I frequently use a combination of Corn-silk, Uva ursi,, Elder Flowers and Golden Rod to treat cystitis and find that just 3 heaped tsps. of this mixture in a cup of water is highly effective if taken as often as needed (once a day to prevent recurrence, 3-4 cups a day to treat acute infection)
As mentioned above Corn-silk combines marvellously well with Golden Seal and is likewise particularly helpful with Marshmallow root for pain and inflammation.
Constitutional note
Much of the information here about the traditional uses of Corn-silk is consistent with the model of thinking whereby one may treat problem A with plant B. There is value in this approach in how it helps us pass on useful knowledge but it falls short in one vital area which is that people are not all cut from the same cloth! Corn-silk can work brilliantly for one person but less well for another with the same symptoms-- why is this?
The reason is that people vary in their constitutions as to whether they are more hot or cool and at the same time more dry or damp; more info to introduce this subject here.
There is an old wisdom in treating the person first and the condition second and in this light Corn-silk can particularly offer its benefits when a cleansing action is needed in the 'cycle of healing' - something that is discussed here and shown in a chart here.
Excerpt from Felter & Lloyd's Kings Dispensatory from 1898
Corn-silk has been found useful in many urinary troubles, associated with renal and cardiac disorders. It has been found of value by physicians in the treatment of cystic irritation, due to phosphatic and uric acid concretions, and in both acute and chronic inflammations of the bladder, whether traumatic or idiopathic.
Dropsy, when due to cardiac or renal origin, and particularly after such urinary disorders as those above mentioned, and pyelitis, catarrh of the bladder, and urinal retention appear to be benefited by the diuretic action of this drug, which action is said to be quite positive. Besides its diuretic effects, the drug seems to be a cardiac stimulant as well. In fact, its diuretic action is largely due to its tonic action upon the heart and blood vessels. It is especially of value in the bladder disorders of children, in gonorrhoea, and in cases where decomposition of the urine is prone to take place within the bladder.
Writer : Richard Whelan - Medical Herbalist
Common Names : Corn Silk , Indian Corn
Botanical Name : Zea mays
Family : GRAMINACEAE ~ Grass Family
What is it?
In herbal medicine the part of the corn that is used are the long stigmas, called silks, which grow from the top end of the corn's 'ear'. As you can see below, once they are dried the corn silks look very different to their fresh form, becoming brown, curled, crinkly, and incredibly light-weight.
How has it been used?
Corn (or Maize) has been and still is the main food source for many people in the world. For example it is the most widely grown crop in America and it is the most important food crop in Africa.
The main historical and current use of the Corn-silk as a medicine is for the special action of being what is known as a ‘soothing diuretic’. The main problems that Corn Silk has been used to help with are kidney stones and bladder infections but other urinary tract problems have also seen Corn-silk being used in traditional herbal medicine including an irritable bladder, bed-wetting, prostate gland enlargement and fluid retention.
Herb author John Heinerman recounts some great experiences with Corn-silk from conversations with recently retired Texan Urologist Dr. Alxander Fischbien who started by telling Heinerman that 'when he recommended Corn-silk for kidney problems and kidney stones he hadn't gone far enough!'
Dr. Fischbien shared how he used Corn-silk and Golden Seal together for treating particularly difficult cases of chronic cystitis and that he found this simple approach always helped. He would instruct his patients to drink two or more cups of Corn-silk tea every day and with each cup to take one capsule of powdered Golden Seal root (equivalent to approx 1-2 mls of the tincture). Dr Fischbien also praised this combination of herbs for treating pyelitis (a painful inflammation of the kidneys), oliguria (diminished excretion of urine) and oedema (retention of fluid) where he says '4-5 cups of Corn-silk tea in a day moves fluid out of the body like you wouldn't believe'.
Thomas Bartram writes 'the consensus of professional opinion is that the infusion (the tea) is the best form in which to take Corn-silk'.
Science on Corn-silk
~ Water based infusions of Corn-silk have been shown to have immune stimulating properties in animal studies with a stimulation of interferon production (a key substance in the body's response to infections ) and an observation of increased 'migration of macrophages' (meaning that there was increased activity and movement of the specialised white blood cells that engulf foreign particles)
~ Pharmacological studies (in vitro and in vivo) have shown Corn Silk's remarkable bioactivities as antioxidant, hyperglycaemia reduction, anti-depressant, anti-fatigue and effective diuretic agent. Some of the studies have confirmed the earlier findings and new research discoveries have proven that CS is safe and non-toxic (Khairunnisa Hasanudin, Puziah Hashim and Shuhaimi Mustafa Molecules 2012, 17, 9697-9715; doi:10.3390/molecules17089697)
Note: The above quote comes from a detailed research paper on Corn Silk that may be of interest to anyone wanting to really dig deep into the science on this herb; the PDF of the paper is linked here.
~ Laboratory studies have shown that Corn-silk is able to inhibit certain bacteria from sticking to the lining of cells and that it also reduces certain cancer forming compounds - tumor necrosis factor-alpha-induced (Habtemariam S: Plant Med 64(4):314-318, 1998)
~ Corn-silk diuretic action has been proven with studies with human volunteers which have showed that Corn-silk infusions increases the flow of urine beyond the equivalent amount of water by comparison (Rebuelta m et al: Plantes Med Phytother 21:2672-275, 1987)
Safety of Corn-silk
Corn-silk is a completely safe herb to use in large or frequent doses when needed. It can confidently be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women and can be used with benefit by the young or old.
Personal experiences
I have used a lot of Corn-silk in my practice when people are experiencing painful urinary tract problems. So long as I use it in sufficient doses I know it will rapidly ease pain and assist healing.
I think of Corn-silk as a sort of 'more liquid' version of Marshmallow root. Just as Marshmallow can rapidly ease the torments of a sore throat or a dry cough so can Corn-silk give tremendous relief to the painful passage of urine.
Corn-silk tea in particular has a marvellously soothing quality but both tea and tincture feel super silky and smooth all the way down. If you who are reading this are studying herbal medicine or if you have your own reasons to want to understand this plant ally at a deeper level then I warmly recommend you make a tea of Corn Silk and then drink it with a quiet and attentive mind. The palpable 'action' of the herb that I am sure you will immediately be able to feel in your body will give you a greater appreciation of how well this simple remedy can soothe and heal than anything you could learn about it in the abstract.
Corn-silk is a herb that needs to be given confidently until its benefits have obviously been received. In acute, painful urinary tract conditions it can safely be recommended to take as much as 10-15 grams a day in divided doses.
This is a large amount of herb (approximately one large handful if you don't have a scale that measures grams) and at least one litre of freshly boiled water is needed to extract it for a good 20 minutes after which it can be strained off and drunk through the day. This treatment should be seen to be averting the crisis within a day or two at most.
When used alongside other urinary tract herbs Corn-silk may not require such high doses to receive its benefits. In my own practice I frequently use a combination of Corn-silk, Uva ursi,, Elder Flowers and Golden Rod to treat cystitis and find that just 3 heaped tsps. of this mixture in a cup of water is highly effective if taken as often as needed (once a day to prevent recurrence, 3-4 cups a day to treat acute infection)
As mentioned above Corn-silk combines marvellously well with Golden Seal and is likewise particularly helpful with Marshmallow root for pain and inflammation.
Constitutional note
Much of the information here about the traditional uses of Corn-silk is consistent with the model of thinking whereby one may treat problem A with plant B. There is value in this approach in how it helps us pass on useful knowledge but it falls short in one vital area which is that people are not all cut from the same cloth! Corn-silk can work brilliantly for one person but less well for another with the same symptoms-- why is this?
The reason is that people vary in their constitutions as to whether they are more hot or cool and at the same time more dry or damp; more info to introduce this subject here.
There is an old wisdom in treating the person first and the condition second and in this light Corn-silk can particularly offer its benefits when a cleansing action is needed in the 'cycle of healing' - something that is discussed here and shown in a chart here.
Excerpt from Felter & Lloyd's Kings Dispensatory from 1898
Corn-silk has been found useful in many urinary troubles, associated with renal and cardiac disorders. It has been found of value by physicians in the treatment of cystic irritation, due to phosphatic and uric acid concretions, and in both acute and chronic inflammations of the bladder, whether traumatic or idiopathic.
Dropsy, when due to cardiac or renal origin, and particularly after such urinary disorders as those above mentioned, and pyelitis, catarrh of the bladder, and urinal retention appear to be benefited by the diuretic action of this drug, which action is said to be quite positive. Besides its diuretic effects, the drug seems to be a cardiac stimulant as well. In fact, its diuretic action is largely due to its tonic action upon the heart and blood vessels. It is especially of value in the bladder disorders of children, in gonorrhoea, and in cases where decomposition of the urine is prone to take place within the bladder.
Writer : Richard Whelan - Medical Herbalist
Corn is a plant that was believed to be first cultivated by the Aztecs and Mayans. Anyone who has ever prepared an ear of fresh corn for dinner may be familiar with the thin thread like strands that is typically pulled off with the husk of the corn. Most of the time, these strands, also known as corn silk, are thrown away as many people do not realize that they actually have a use. It is a little known fact that corn silk tea can actually be prepared and made into a beneficial tea which can be used for a variety of reasons. This particular tea has actually been used by Native Americans as an herbal remedy since 5000 B.C.
CORN SILK OVERVIEW INFORMATION
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.
How does it work?
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.
CORN SILK USES & EFFECTIVENESS What is this?
-Insufficient Evidence for:
-Bedwetting.
-Bladder infections.
-Inflammation of the prostate.
-Inflammation of the urinary system.
-Kidney stones.
-Congestive heart failure.
-Diabetes.
-Fatigue.
-High blood pressure.
-High cholesterol levels.
-Other conditions.
-More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of corn silk for these uses.
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.
How does it work?
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.
CORN SILK USES & EFFECTIVENESS What is this?
-Insufficient Evidence for:
-Bedwetting.
-Bladder infections.
-Inflammation of the prostate.
-Inflammation of the urinary system.
-Kidney stones.
-Congestive heart failure.
-Diabetes.
-Fatigue.
-High blood pressure.
-High cholesterol levels.
-Other conditions.
-More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of corn silk for these uses.
10 Amazing Benefits Of Corn Silk :
Below listed are the prominent health benefits offered by corn silk:
1. Treats Urinary Tract Infections
Corn silk works as an anti-inflammatory agent for urinary tract infections (1). It basically coats the urinary tract lining and thwarts further irritation. Corn silk tea consumption helps soothe the inflamed bladder and the urinary tract. It makes you urinate, and thus reduces the risk of bacteria build-up in the urinary tract. It is also used to soothe the irritated prostate gland.
2. Works As A Diuretic Agent
For ages, corn silk tea has been used as a natural potent diuretic agent. It helps flush out excess water and waste from the body, thereby reducing complications related to water retention. According to studies, usage of diuretics helps get rid of several health hazards including congestive heart failure and kidney diseases in the long run.
3. Keeps Kidney Stones At Bay
Kidney stones are made of small crystallized deposits that can cause pain and annoyance. Corn silk has been used since the ancient days to prevent the occurrence of kidney stones. Corn silk usage can increase urine flow and decrease the chances of sediment formation in kidneys, which otherwise can eventually lead to kidney stone formation. However, remember that its use will not treat kidney stones that are already present.
4. Facilitates Blood Clotting
It contains vitamin K that helps in the blood clotting process. This ensures you do not experience excessive blood loss in the event of an injury.
5. Lowers Blood Pressure
A lot of people suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure issues nowadays. They can consume corn silk tea to reduce high blood pressure. This will ensure they don’t have to cope with the adverse effects of OTC blood pressure medications.
6. Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
Taking corn silk tea helps those with blood sugar issues, as per the findings of studies conducted in the recent times. A study that was published in 2012 in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules showed the impact corn silk extract had on diabetes. The study was carried out on laboratory rats afflicted with diabetes, and the study authors noted that the application of corn silk polysaccharides helped reduce blood sugar levels. High blood sugar leads to a lot of ailments like stroke, kidney problems, and diabetes. Another study that was published in 2009 in Nutrition and Metabolism journal showed that corn silk tea aids insulin generation in the human body.
7. Helps Heal Inflammatory Ailments And Conditions
Corn silk is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional medicine followers are of the view that it can be used to reduce the pain caused by inflammatory ailments like gout and arthritis. The diuretic action of cork silk may prevent excess uric acid formation in the body joints, which leads to gout pain. However, it should not be taken as a cure for arthritis related conditions.
8. Helps Fight Cholesterol
Cholesterol in the bloodstream leads to the onset of several critical ailments in the long run (including cardiac complications). Keeping cholesterol levels in the blood low is the key to staying healthy and avoid heart hazards, say the doctors. A study carried out by Jilin University scientists in China showed that corn silk consumption brings down cholesterol in rodents.
9. Source Of Vitamin C
Corn silk contains vitamin C, which is ideal for boosting immunity. It also plays a pivotal role in regulating a myriad functions in the human body.
10. Helps Fight Obesity
Obesity is a major health menace affecting a large part of the human population nowadays. While obesity is caused by more than one factor including genetics, some people put on excess weight owing to excess water retention and toxin accumulation in the body. Since corn silk helps eliminate excess water and waste from the body, such people will find it helpful to evade weight gain. They can have this tea twice or thrice a day for maximum benefits. However, it would be wrong to assume that it is a cure for obesity.
Below listed are the prominent health benefits offered by corn silk:
1. Treats Urinary Tract Infections
Corn silk works as an anti-inflammatory agent for urinary tract infections (1). It basically coats the urinary tract lining and thwarts further irritation. Corn silk tea consumption helps soothe the inflamed bladder and the urinary tract. It makes you urinate, and thus reduces the risk of bacteria build-up in the urinary tract. It is also used to soothe the irritated prostate gland.
2. Works As A Diuretic Agent
For ages, corn silk tea has been used as a natural potent diuretic agent. It helps flush out excess water and waste from the body, thereby reducing complications related to water retention. According to studies, usage of diuretics helps get rid of several health hazards including congestive heart failure and kidney diseases in the long run.
3. Keeps Kidney Stones At Bay
Kidney stones are made of small crystallized deposits that can cause pain and annoyance. Corn silk has been used since the ancient days to prevent the occurrence of kidney stones. Corn silk usage can increase urine flow and decrease the chances of sediment formation in kidneys, which otherwise can eventually lead to kidney stone formation. However, remember that its use will not treat kidney stones that are already present.
4. Facilitates Blood Clotting
It contains vitamin K that helps in the blood clotting process. This ensures you do not experience excessive blood loss in the event of an injury.
5. Lowers Blood Pressure
A lot of people suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure issues nowadays. They can consume corn silk tea to reduce high blood pressure. This will ensure they don’t have to cope with the adverse effects of OTC blood pressure medications.
6. Helps Regulate Blood Sugar Levels
Taking corn silk tea helps those with blood sugar issues, as per the findings of studies conducted in the recent times. A study that was published in 2012 in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules showed the impact corn silk extract had on diabetes. The study was carried out on laboratory rats afflicted with diabetes, and the study authors noted that the application of corn silk polysaccharides helped reduce blood sugar levels. High blood sugar leads to a lot of ailments like stroke, kidney problems, and diabetes. Another study that was published in 2009 in Nutrition and Metabolism journal showed that corn silk tea aids insulin generation in the human body.
7. Helps Heal Inflammatory Ailments And Conditions
Corn silk is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional medicine followers are of the view that it can be used to reduce the pain caused by inflammatory ailments like gout and arthritis. The diuretic action of cork silk may prevent excess uric acid formation in the body joints, which leads to gout pain. However, it should not be taken as a cure for arthritis related conditions.
8. Helps Fight Cholesterol
Cholesterol in the bloodstream leads to the onset of several critical ailments in the long run (including cardiac complications). Keeping cholesterol levels in the blood low is the key to staying healthy and avoid heart hazards, say the doctors. A study carried out by Jilin University scientists in China showed that corn silk consumption brings down cholesterol in rodents.
9. Source Of Vitamin C
Corn silk contains vitamin C, which is ideal for boosting immunity. It also plays a pivotal role in regulating a myriad functions in the human body.
10. Helps Fight Obesity
Obesity is a major health menace affecting a large part of the human population nowadays. While obesity is caused by more than one factor including genetics, some people put on excess weight owing to excess water retention and toxin accumulation in the body. Since corn silk helps eliminate excess water and waste from the body, such people will find it helpful to evade weight gain. They can have this tea twice or thrice a day for maximum benefits. However, it would be wrong to assume that it is a cure for obesity.
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Helps with bladder control in my dogs.
ByRita Lon November 4, 2011
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I have had great success using corn silk for my spayed female border collie whose bladder was weakened by spaying. The vet had her on a drug and a friend suggested I try this. I kept her on it for several years, and it completely stopped her emptying her bladder while asleep. I have had her off of it for about a year and she is still doing great. I now have a 12-year-old female coonhound with Cushing's Disease. It hasn't completely stopped her leaking, but it has helped tremendously and the times that she has large accidents are much fewer now.
Helps with interstitial cystitis
ByMamaGirl123on March 22, 2015
Size: 100|Verified Purchase
I have interstitial cystitis. For years I struggled every day. Now I am usually able to keep it manageable with a very strict diet and this corn silk. Whenever I start to experience burning or pain I take one capsule with a full glass of water. Within an hour or so I start to get relief, and I notice no side effects whatsoever. I prefer it over marshmallow root, though I keep both on hand.
ByRita Lon November 4, 2011
Verified Purchase
I have had great success using corn silk for my spayed female border collie whose bladder was weakened by spaying. The vet had her on a drug and a friend suggested I try this. I kept her on it for several years, and it completely stopped her emptying her bladder while asleep. I have had her off of it for about a year and she is still doing great. I now have a 12-year-old female coonhound with Cushing's Disease. It hasn't completely stopped her leaking, but it has helped tremendously and the times that she has large accidents are much fewer now.
Helps with interstitial cystitis
ByMamaGirl123on March 22, 2015
Size: 100|Verified Purchase
I have interstitial cystitis. For years I struggled every day. Now I am usually able to keep it manageable with a very strict diet and this corn silk. Whenever I start to experience burning or pain I take one capsule with a full glass of water. Within an hour or so I start to get relief, and I notice no side effects whatsoever. I prefer it over marshmallow root, though I keep both on hand.
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