Corn Silk As A Natural Remedy For Cystitis

Corn silk  or Zae Mays, has been used as a natural remedy to treat cystitis because of its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties for centuries. The supplement is produced from the female flower stamen (picked before full bloom) and fine soft silks about 4-8 inches long. It is a good aid to treating the pain of any inflamed/irritated mucous surfaces.

Its herbal medicinal qualities are diuretic, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, tonic, anodyne, It is really a “soother” hence it's use in treatment of cystitis.

To make a Corn Silk infusion, pour a cup of boiling water on 2 teaspoonfuls of dried corn silk. Leave this mixture to steep for 10-15 minutes. The tea, when used as a medicinal, should be taken three times a day. As a tincture, take 3-6 ml of it three times a day