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Corn silk

Zea mays (styles)

Urinary

Corn silk is the fine strands from an ear of corn, traditionally used as a soothing urinary tract herb. It’s commonly included in urinary comfort and fluid-balance routines.

Key Benefits

Traditional urinary tract soothing support.
Mild diuretic effect for fluid balance routines.
Often used in gentle ‘bladder comfort’ tea blends.

Common Issues It May Help With

Urinary comfort routines.
Mild water retention routines.
Bladder irritation support routines (non-emergency).

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: steep 1–2 tsp dried corn silk 10–15 minutes.
Drink 1–2 cups/day short-term.
Often blended with marshmallow root or uva ursi alternatives depending on approach.

Taste / Notes

Mild, slightly sweet, grassy.

Evidence Level

Strong traditional use; modern evidence is limited but it’s widely used as a gentle support herb.

Cautions

May increase urination. Use caution with kidney disease, dehydration, or if you’re restricting fluids. If you have UTI symptoms with fever/back pain, seek medical care.

Interactions

Use caution with diuretics and blood pressure meds due to fluid shifts.

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