How to brew corn silk for the gallbladder

What are corn silks and what do they look like?

These are the fibers themselves, delicate grassy hairs located near the ear of corn, they are called corn silks. Many have known them since childhood. They have a characteristic odor and brown color. Very inconspicuous at first glance.

Let's see what they look like in the photo. You will probably recognize corn silks, which many considered to be the “hair” of corn and were even used during children’s games, when adults asked to peel the cobs for cooking.

Compound

For centuries, corn silk has been widely used in various traditional medicines around the world, including Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. The active use of corn silk is explained by its rich vitamin composition. They contain the following beneficial substances:

ascorbic and pantothenic acids;
fatty oils, resins;
saponins;
phytosterols;
microelements such as magnesium, calcium, potassium;
vitamins B, PP, B 2, vitamin K, which is considered the main active substance.

You can get the maximum beneficial properties of corn silk by internally using infusions, tinctures and other dosage forms. Some of them can be purchased at the pharmacy. But it is recommended to harvest corn silks yourself, especially if you have the opportunity to collect homemade corn, which grows in an ecologically clean area, far from highways and industrial enterprises.

Medicinal properties

The main medicinal properties of corn silk:

Hemostatic;
restorative;
relieving inflammation, especially from the gastrointestinal tract, including the liver, gallbladder, kidneys and pancreas;
stimulation of the formation and excretion of bile, preventing its excessive thickening as a result of certain diseases and too long intervals between meals;
binding of fats, normalization of metabolic processes, easier and more natural weight loss;
removal of toxins, including from the liver;
reducing the viscosity of bile, improving its outflow and preventing stone formation;
relieving spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, including the gallbladder;
diuretic and decongestant.

The complex effect of corn silk allows them to be used both for individual pathologies and for combined diseases and to improve the general condition of the body. Traditionally, stigmas are used to combat bile stagnation, inflammation of the gallbladder, kidneys, and genitourinary organs in men and women.

What do corn silks treat?

What do they help with? Corn silk can be used to treat inflammatory and infectious diseases of internal organs, including pathologies of the liver, gall bladder, urinary system, and endocrine diseases. But most often the use is associated with the desire to restore impaired bile functions and prevent the formation of stones. Corn silk can be used for cholecystitis, cholelithiasis (but outside the acute phase), dyskinesia, and hepatitis.

They are often used for the following pathologies:

Stones in the kidneys, ureter, bladder;
liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, etc.)
any inflammation in the kidneys and urinary tract, including edema of various etiologies;
cholelithiasis;
obesity;
atherosclerosis;
hemorrhagic diathesis;
glaucoma;
prostatitis;
uterine bleeding;
nervous disorders. They are often prescribed for sleep problems.

Corn silks and corn stalks

Benefit

1. Corn silk contains 2.5% fatty oil, traces of essential oil, 1% bitter glycosides, approximately 3% saponins, phytosterols (systosterol, stigmasterol), resins, ascorbic and pantothenic acids, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin D, cryptoxanthin, inositol, gum resins, organic alcohols, glycokinins (lower blood sugar levels), phytohemagglutins (prevent and slow down the development of tumors).
2. Infusion, decoction and liquid extract of corn silk are used in folk medicine as choleretic, diuretic and hemostatic agents (especially for bleeding caused by low levels of prothrombin in the blood or an overdose of indirect anticoagulants). They are also used for cholangitis, hepatitis and cholecystitis, and also for dropsy and kidney stones.

3. Preparations obtained from corn silks increase the secretion of bile, reduce its viscosity and relative density, reduce the content of bilirubin in the blood, while increasing the content of prothrombin.

4. Corn silk preparations accelerate blood clotting.

5. Decoctions and infusions obtained from corn silk are used for renal colic, bladder stones, inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract and various edema.

6. Long-term use of drugs from corn silk leads to the dissolution of stones in the kidneys and ureter. In addition, corn silk is used against helminthic infestations.

7. It turned out that corn silk has a powerful positive effect on water-salt metabolism disorders and disorders of the cardiovascular system.

8. Folk healers recommend using a honey decoction of corn silks (silms boiled in water with the addition of honey) for pulmonary tuberculosis.

9. Decoctions of corn silk are especially beneficial for cardiac edema and inflammation of the bladder.

10. For hypothrombinemia, a decoction or infusion of corn silk increases the content of platelets in the blood.

11. Hemorrhagic diathesis and uterine bleeding are treated with a decoction and infusion of corn silks. In addition, herbalists advise using corn silk for hemorrhages in the vitreous body of the eye and conjunctival hemorrhages.

12. A decoction of corn silk is suitable for the treatment of painful, excessive or irregular menstruation.

13. Corn silk is recommended for use for nervous disorders.

14. A water infusion and decoction of corn silk helps with edema of congestive etiology, liver diseases, cholelithiasis, cystitis, prostatitis, kidney and bladder diseases.

15. Bulgarian doctors advise taking a decoction of corn silk to get rid of excess weight (reduces appetite) and tapeworms.

16. Traditional healers of Ukraine recommend the use of a decoction of corn silks for pulmonary and hemorrhoidal bleeding.

17. Alcohol tincture and liquid extract of corn silk are a diuretic, choleretic and hemostatic agent.

18. As a diuretic, a decoction of corn silk brings significant relief from glaucoma, stones in the bladder (urolithiasis) and diseases accompanied by micro- and macrohematuria.

19. Preparations made from corn silk are recommended for elderly people, as well as those who have metabolic disorders.

20. Decoctions and infusions of corn silk have a beneficial effect on the body in case of liver cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis.

21. Alcoholic extract from corn silk is widely used in scientific medicine as a hemostatic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, choleretic and sedative. The extract is a red-brown tincture with a bitter-burning taste. Standard dosage and order of administration: 25-30 drops with water 2-4 times a day before meals.

22. Pancreatitis is treated with a decoction of milky corn and stigmas.

Harm

Infusions, decoctions, tinctures and extracts prepared from corn silk are contraindicated in cases of low weight, poor appetite, increased blood clotting, thrombosis and thrombophlebitis.

How to brew and how to take

Medicinal corn silk has been known for a long time, but today useful information has been lost among the newfangled remedies that can be bought both at the pharmacy and on the Internet. But expensive does not always mean effective and safe. You shouldn’t go too far from time-tested and natural folk recipes that have helped maintain health for many centuries.

Various dosage forms can be prepared from corn silk:

decoction;
infusion;
tea;
alcohol tincture;
liquid extract.

Choose one or more recipes that, first of all, will be clear and simple for you. They should also be suitable for your health condition. For example, for pathologies of the liver and gall bladder, it is worth using a decoction and infusion of corn silk, but for weight loss, a tincture with alcohol or vodka is traditionally used. But in general, all forms of corn silk have a similar effect.

Decoction

A decoction of corn silk is a traditional method of use for diseases of the liver, gall bladder and infectious and inflammatory processes of other organs. Pour 2 tablespoons of corn silk into the bottom of the pan and fill with a liter of cold water, cover with a lid. Keep on the stove for 20-30 minutes until it boils. Leave the pan for several hours, place a terry towel on top of the lid. Then strain and take half a glass before meals several times a day. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks, but depends on the individual characteristics of the body.

Infusion

To prepare the infusion, it is better to use a thermos. Place two tablespoons of stigmas on its bottom, pour 200-300 ml of boiling water. Close the lid of the thermos and leave for 2 hours. Be sure to strain before use. Use 0.5 cups per day before meals or 1 hour after meals.

If you don’t have a thermos, then use the following recipe: pour 3 tablespoons of raw materials into an enamel bowl, pour a glass of hot water, leave in a water bath for 15 minutes. The container lid must be closed. Cool at room temperature for about 45 minutes. Strain, squeeze. Then add volume to 200 ml. cooled boiled water.

This infusion can be stored for no more than 48 hours at a temperature of 8-15 degrees. Drink 100 ml. before meals or an hour after meals 3 times a day.

Tea

Corn silk tea is easy to use. For a glass of hot, but not boiling water, you need to take a tablespoon of dry crushed columns. Wait 5 minutes, add a teaspoon of honey and drink as a tea drink on an empty stomach or a few hours after meals.

Alcohol tincture

Corn silk tincture can be purchased or prepared at home. It is highly concentrated, so it is used only in diluted form. Take a glass of corn silk, pour 0.5 liters of alcohol or vodka. Leave for a month in a cool, dark place. Use the resulting product diluted before meals. Add a teaspoon of tincture to a glass of water or tea.

Extract

Liquid corn silk extract can be easily purchased at the pharmacy. Take it strictly in drops, which are diluted in a small amount of water. You are allowed to take 3-5 drops per dose. Always start with a lower dosage. The course of treatment lasts 2-3 months. Not recommended for children under 14-15 years old.

How to take corn silk: recipes

There are several ways to use the plant to achieve medicinal purposes, all of them are easy to prepare and use. Depending on the needs, these products can be used for various diseases of the internal organs. After undergoing a full diagnosis and receiving medical advice, medicines based on corn hair are introduced into complex treatment. The dosage and regimen are determined by the doctor, based on the type of disease and its stage.

To prepare an effective infusion, you need to take 1 tablespoon of corn silk and pour a glass of boiling water over it. It is necessary to insist for about an hour, then filter. This type of medicine is taken 1 tablespoon, the frequency of administration is 3-4 times a day.

Taken for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or liver. The average course is 2 weeks. The product helps bile leave the body better.

Tea: how to brew

An effective collection that will help comprehensively solve health problems. It consists of the following plants:

corn silk;
black currant leaves;
peppermint;
creeping thyme;
yarrow;
common agrimony.

All dry ingredients must be mixed in equal proportions. Brew 1 teaspoon of this mixture with 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 15-20 minutes and drink half a glass as regular tea several times a day.

Tea made from cherry leaves will help boost your immunity.

How to prepare and dry corn silk

Corn silks are harvested at the end of summer, when they contain the most useful substances, and the corn is not yet fully ripe. It is called "milk". The hair is separated by hand from the cobs.

Dry the stigmas, spreading them in a thin layer on cotton cloth, in a room with access to fresh air, but not in direct sunlight. You can dry it in the oven, but so that the temperature does not exceed 40 degrees and most of the beneficial substances are preserved.

Corn silk for the liver

The main medicinal property of corn silk is the ability to increase the secretion of bile, reduce its viscosity and the risk of stone formation. The product has a positive effect on the functioning of the entire digestive system, including the liver, and can reduce bilirubin. Use the properties of corn silk to reduce the viscosity of bile and prevent the formation of new stones in the gallbladder and ducts to combat cholecystitis and prevent frequent inflammation.

Today, experts have proven the connection between cholelithiasis and many concomitant diseases and even with the use of certain medications, especially contraceptives and antibiotics. The use of corn silk for prophylactic purposes will help prevent the appearance of stones, the development of cholecystitis, dyskinesia and other diseases caused by increased lithogenicity of bile and its stagnation.

With systematic use of the course of treatment, pain in the liver area, nausea, and vomiting disappear. The size of the liver even decreased. In case of gallstone disease, corn silk preparations do not stop an acute attack, but long-term use over 3-5 weeks leads to a noticeable improvement in the condition.

How to drink corn silk for the liver, its treatment and disease prevention? There are two main ways to use this remedy: in the form of an infusion and a decoction.

What are the benefits of corn silk for the liver and gallbladder?

The use of corn silk is approved by official medicine. Preparations based on them and homemade medicinal decoctions are used to cleanse the body of toxins, improve metabolism, and increase the stability of the immune system. Fibers have a diverse effect on the liver and gallbladder, as well as on some other body systems:

have diuretic and choleretic properties, while not irritating the urinary tract;
normalize blood glucose levels, promotes insulin production;
stimulate kidney function, preventing the formation of stones and sand deposits;
cleanse the blood of toxins and improve blood clotting;
help remove excess bile, reducing its viscosity, normalize the secretion of bilirubin;
When consumed regularly, they strengthen the nervous system and help cope with depression and insomnia.

What vitamins and microelements does it contain?

A large number of beneficial properties are due to the rich composition of the plant. Numerous studies have shown that the following substances are present in stigmas:

aluminum;
phytosterols (substances that reduce the absorption of cholesterol);
alkaloids;
tanning oils;
glycosides;
gum;
B vitamins;
ascorbic acid;
calciferols;
vitamin K;
vitamin P;
iron;
manganese;
copper;
chromium;
saponins;
essential oils.

For the gallbladder

The gallbladder is a container for bile, which is formed in the liver and enters the duodenum in portions during meals. This process affects digestion, including the breakdown of fats. To maintain the health of the entire hepatobiliary system, regular outflow of bile is important. Otherwise, it thickens and stones begin to form.

The use of corn silk helps to avoid thickening of bile and the development of gallstone disease, which almost completely disrupts the functionality of the gallbladder and gradually disables the pancreas, liver and other organs of the digestive tract. The course of treatment usually lasts 14-30 days.

Use an infusion or decoction. After the end of the period of use, you can take a break for a month and then repeat the dose. When you brew corn silk or prepare a decoction, you should follow a diet that limits simple carbohydrates and excludes fried foods.

Application in medicine

The list of indications is quite wide:
For cholecystitis, hepatitis, cirrhosis and other liver diseases, corn silk can be prescribed as an infusion or decoction. The bilirubin contained in the drug promotes recovery.
The strong diuretic effect of the herbal medicine helps dissolve stones and remove them from the urinary tract. This is why corn silk is effective for the kidneys - for cystitis, edema during pregnancy, nephritis, and urolithiasis.
Pathologies in the genitourinary system can lead to decreased potency and prostatitis. In combination with medications, corn silk will help eliminate inflammation and improve reproductive function for men.
The hemostatic property of herbal fibers and their ability to enhance blood clotting turn corn silk into a panacea for women suffering from heavy bleeding during menstrual periods. The drug is also effective for female infertility and reproductive problems. During pregnancy it will relieve toxicosis.
To reduce blood glucose levels at the initial stage of diabetes, the herbal medicine is indicated for diabetics because it has a hypoglycemic effect. It is recommended to take the extract 20 drops after meals for six months with a break of 14 days.
Those wishing to normalize weight can be advised to take an alcohol tincture or a decoction of a teaspoon of fiber per glass of boiling water. Take corn silk in this form regularly to reduce appetite and speed up weight loss.

Consult your doctor about the specifics of taking herbal medicine for a specific disease. And be healthy!

Corn silk for diabetes

Corn silk has a positive effect on the condition of the pancreas and has the ability to normalize glucose levels, reduce blood sugar and cholesterol.

They are taken in the form of an extract, which can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently. The extract is taken after meals in an amount of 1 ml, first mixed with a glass of water. The course of treatment lasts 2 weeks. If necessary, it can be extended for a month.

You can also use the following recipe: pour boiling water over 200 grams of raw materials in a thermos, leave for about 5 hours. Drink 100-150 grams, divided into several doses throughout the day.

Chemical composition

Corn silk contains many extremely important compounds:

fatty and essential oils;
phytosterols (reduce cholesterol levels and prevent its absorption in the body);
bitter glycosides (have a positive effect on cardiac activity);
alkaloids (have a strong effect on the central nervous system, the condition of blood vessels and muscles);
gum (lowers the concentration of saturated fats and cholesterol in the blood).

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There are also vitamins:

K - it is he who is considered the main active substance of the product; it ensures normal blood clotting; actively participates in the work of the liver, kidneys and gall bladder, in various regenerative reactions of the body; ensures the correct interaction of calcium and vitamin D; has the ability to neutralize the strongest poisons;
B vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, B8) - ensure normal functioning of the nervous and digestive systems; responsible for energy metabolism; help stabilize blood sugar levels;
C - is a very important component in the process of hematopoiesis; improves the functioning of the central nervous system; stimulates the functioning of the endocrine glands; Without this vitamin, normal absorption of iron by the body is impossible;
E - normalizes the functioning of the reproductive system (both male and female); has a beneficial effect on the nervous, endocrine and cardiovascular systems; cleanses the blood of clots, preventing the formation of blood clots;
D - a sufficient amount of this vitamin in the blood maintains the required level of phosphorus and calcium; strengthens the immune system; helps in the fight against diabetes, eye and dental diseases; fights skin diseases (such as psoriasis and various peeling); strengthens bone tissue, therefore it is an important element in the treatment of fractures and sprains;
P - has a strong antioxidant effect, prevents the occurrence of many cardiovascular diseases.

For kidney diseases

Corn silk helps remove excess fluid from the body and relieves stress on the urinary system, including the prostate. The products also have a positive effect on eliminating sand and small kidney stones. They dissolve 3 types of kidney stones: carbonate, phosphate and urate. They are also used to treat bedwetting.

But to achieve the desired result, you need to take corn silk for at least a month daily, in the form of a decoction, infusion or extract. The drinking regime during the treatment period should be sufficient. Drink at least 1.5 liters of clean water without gas.

During pregnancy

Corn silk can be used during pregnancy only after prior consultation with specialists. Traditional methods are in most cases contraindicated during pregnancy. The mechanism of influence of even natural remedies on the fetus has not been fully studied. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, you should not use corn silk during pregnancy. Alcohol tinctures are strictly contraindicated, since ethanol has a strong effect on the fetus and can contribute to the formation of various abnormalities in the development of the child.

How to brew corn silk

For the preparation of medicinal potions, fibers collected before pollination of corn are used. During this period, the highest concentration of nutrients is recorded in the cobs, but if it is not possible to take fresh corn, it is allowed to buy raw materials in dry form. Corn silk for cholelithiasis is used to prepare decoctions, infusions, teas, and alcohol tinctures:

Name of the medicinal product	Required Ingredients	Recipe
Infusion	1 tbsp. l. stigma; 200 ml boiling water.	Pour boiling water over the medicinal raw materials and cover the container with a lid. Infuse the liquid for an hour. Pass the finished drink through a filter.
Decoction	200 ml hot water. 2 tbsp. l. corn fibers.	Pour boiling water over the raw materials and place the dishes in a steam bath. Boil for 25–30 minutes. Strain the finished broth. Bring the volume to the original (200 ml).
Tea	1 tsp. medicinal raw materials; 200 ml boiling water.	Pour boiled water over the stigmas. Cover with a lid and leave for 20 minutes. At the end of time, squeeze out the stigmas.

For weight loss

Corn silk for weight loss is used in complex weight loss therapy. The positive effect of this drug on the outflow of bile and metabolism allows, under certain conditions, to reduce body weight. But you need to understand that you can’t do it with corn silk alone. If you want to get rid of excess fat mass, you must first reconsider your nutritional culture and your own diet.

We often consume more calories than our body needs. They accumulate unnoticeably throughout the day along with sweets, baked goods, and sweet carbonated drinks. If you give up such useless and even harmful dishes, replace simple carbohydrates contained in baked goods and sugar with honey, dried fruits and fruits, your weight will decrease.

Corn silk promotes weight loss by normalizing metabolic processes, eliminating swelling and more efficiently breaking down fats. And they also significantly reduce appetite! It is also recommended to definitely expand your physical activity regimen, exercise regularly, but without excessive fatigue.

One of the most popular recipes for weight loss

1 tsp pour a glass of boiling water over the raw materials, without removing from the heat, and boil for one minute. After insisting, strain. Drink half a glass per dose strictly before meals, preferably half an hour before.

You can also use a recipe for alcohol tincture (see recipe above).

Reviews about the application

You can find a lot of useful information in reviews of corn silk. Most often, this remedy is used to improve the liver and lose weight, mainly in the form of an alcohol tincture. You can buy it at the pharmacy or prepare it yourself at home.

Reviews of people taking corn silk for weight loss and healthy liver:

Elena Sukhova , 53 years old

I take a decoction of corn silk for several weeks in courses. Published 2-3 times a year. I noticed that after the first course my hair stopped falling out, my blood biochemistry levels improved, and the aching pain under my right rib disappeared. I have had thick bile since I was a teenager and was always afraid that stones would form. After the first birth, I started drinking corn silk and so far, judging by the results of the ultrasound, everything is fine with the liver and gall bladder. I also drink a decoction of oats as a course, but separately, not combining it with corn silk.

Maria Dobrovolskaya , 35 years old

My grandmother also took corn silk and said that it protects the liver and helps with cholecystitis. When I was diagnosed with gallstone inflammation, I also started using stigmas. I drink the decoction periodically; if I don’t have enough time, I make a quick infusion in a thermos. It also helps well against pain and spasms.

Anastasia Zabrodova , 47 years old

Corn silk helped my husband a lot with urological problems. I drank it together with chamomile, like tea. Relieves pain, restores kidney function, and prevents prostate problems in the future. It is better to drink on an empty stomach so that beneficial and medicinal substances do not mix with food.

Folk recipes

Due to the rich chemical composition, stigmas are used in medicinal practice for many different diseases. Aqueous and alcoholic extracts are prepared on the basis of this product. The most commonly used are decoctions and infusions of medicinal raw materials.

Decoctions

For diseases of the liver and gall bladder, as part of a complex treatment, the doctor prescribes a decoction of corn columns with stigmas, which are the main medicinal value of the plant. They cost literally pennies at the pharmacy, but their benefits are enormous. The decoction is prepared in the manner described below.

Place two tablespoons (tablespoons) of chopped fibers in a small enamel saucepan and add a cup of boiled water. Cover with a lid and place in a water bath. Leave for at least a quarter of an hour, then cool. Strain the sediment and add water to the original volume.

Drink 4 spoonfuls after meals. The duration of treatment is a week, with a break of a month or more depending on the course of the disease.

For prostate adenoma, traditional medicine recommends the following collection: take equal amounts of stigma, yarrow, St. John's wort, horsetail, bearberry, fireweed, pine needles, hazel leaves and pigweed rhizomes. To 3 table. l. Add 1 tablespoon to the resulting mixture. l. lightly toasted flaxseed and a teaspoon of barley seeds and juniper fruits.

Cook in a liter volume of water, covered, over low heat for 1/4 hour. Strain and drink 2/3 cup before meals.

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Infusions

The most commonly used form of treatment with corn silk is infusions of this herb. The easiest way to use it is to mix a little crushed herb with regular tea leaves and prepare it as a simple tea. Drink as often as you want. This method is more preventive. But there are other treatment options for corn silk.

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For urolithiasis, it is worth using the following collection: stigmas - 1 part, lingonberry leaves - 2 parts, rowan, cherry stalks, strawberries - 3 parts each. Pour two tablespoons of herbal mixture into a liter of boiling water and leave. Drink half a cup 6 times a day for hepatitis, stones in the urinary tract, and frequent kidney surgeries.

If pain in the kidneys appears during treatment, the amount of strawberries should be halved.

Brew 3 tablespoons of stigmas with a cup of water and let it brew until it cools. Drink the infusion before meals four times a day, 50 ml. The duration of treatment is three weeks. It is used for high blood pressure and edema, high sugar in diabetics, as well as for dyskinesia, chronic cholecystitis or heaviness in the right hypochondrium.

For cystitis, you can prepare an effective herbal mixture. You need to prepare the following ingredients:

stigma;
liquorice root;
birch leaves;
wheatgrass rhizomes;
bearberry.

Take all components of the collection in an amount of 10 grams. Pour one tablespoon (tablespoon) of the mixture with a cup of cold water and wait until it boils. Simmer for a quarter of an hour over low heat, remove from the burner and, after cooling slightly, strain. Drink the decoction a day, dividing it into several servings.

In home cosmetology

Corn silk has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and helps normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. You can use the product in home cosmetology in the absence of individual intolerance. But it is not recommended to apply a decoction or infusion of corn silk to the skin during an exacerbation of acne.

At home, you can make an anti-inflammatory and drying tonic using a decoction of corn silk. Take a glass of the product, mix it with aloe juice (1 tablespoon), add cucumber lotion in an amount of 10-20 ml. Store the finished toner in the refrigerator and wipe your face with it in the morning.

How to take it correctly for gallbladder diseases

When drinking medicinal tinctures, you must strictly adhere to the instructions. Each drink has its own:

A decoction of corn silk is taken 1 tbsp. l. four times a day, immediately after meals. Treatment must be continued for 1–3 months (depending on the patient’s condition).
Tea is drunk during exacerbation of inflammation of the liver, bladder or its ducts, for the purpose of prevention. The volume indicated in the recipe is for 1 dose. The course of treatment for inflammation is 2–3 weeks.
The infusion will be beneficial if taken for 14 days, 4 times a day, ½ part of a glass.

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Corn silk for children

Corn silk has pronounced beneficial properties, but it is prohibited to use them to treat children without prior consultation with a pediatrician or specialized specialist. Stimulation of bile formation and bile drainage can provoke an exacerbation of some concomitant diseases, the appearance of biliary colic.

At what age can they be used by children? You should not give corn silk to children under 12-14 years old, and alcohol tincture - until 17-18 years old. But it is better to resolve this issue individually with your doctor.

Harm and contraindications for use

Corn silk has not only medicinal properties, but also certain contraindications:

tendency to thrombosis, the presence of varicose veins;
underweight, anorexia;
individual intolerance;
increased blood clotting;
high risk of developing biliary colic, the presence of small and potentially dangerous stones, which during treatment can block the bile ducts.

Before using corn silk, be sure to read the instructions for use. It would not be superfluous to consult with your doctor, especially if you have certain chronic diseases. A specialist can also tell you how to take corn silk and for which pathologies it is better to use other remedies.

In addition to the article, I suggest watching a video where you can see what corn silk looks like and how to use it for various conditions.

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