Description
Nature's Way Corn Silk has been carefully screened for the highest quality, purity and potency. Corn Silk was used traditionally as a mild diuretic.
The corn plant is a common annual plant. It can grow up to 10 feet high. Female flowers produce corn. The stamens of the flower are called cornsilk and are long, silky threads. Corn grows all over the world, but is native to Central America and the Andes. Cornsilk is harvested at the same time as the corn cob in summer.
Cornsilk is beleived to reduce the formation of kidney stones. It can also help relieve symptoms for person who already have stones. When used with other medical treatments for cystitis, cornsilk can help releive the problem. In this case, it makes a better complimentary supplement rather than a primary treatment.Corn Silk can be used to sooth the lining of the urinary tract. It can help relieve pain and difficulty with urination. Cornsilk also helps to prevent frequent urination. It also relieves fluid retention throughout the body - one contributing factor to a decrease in blood pressure.