Corn is an annual plant widely cultivated throughout the world. Its significance as a grain, technical and forage crop is difficult to exaggerate. Many choleretic herbal mixtures of traditional medicine contain corn stigmas. This proven drug has been used for a long time.
Corn stigmas are the “hair” of ears of yellow or reddish tint, with a slight specific smell. Milk-wax ripeness is a signal to the beginning of the collection of medicinal raw materials. So what are the benefits of corn stigmas?
Procurement of medicinal raw materials and its composition
Corn "hair" is collected manually. At the same time, the wrapper is removed from the cob and the threads are carefully separated. Raw materials are dried in the open air, avoiding sunlight. Columns with stigmas freely laid out on paper or cotton fabric. Carefully dried
vegetable raw materials are stored in bags made of natural fabric or wooden crates, the bottom and walls of which are covered with paper. Shelf life of corn "hair" - 1 year. With longer storage, they lose their beneficial properties.
This substance contains vitamins C and K, essential and fatty oils, pantothenic acid, bitter and tannins, inositol, sugars, tannins and gum. Such a rich composition allows the widespread use of corn stigmas. The beneficial properties and contraindications of this drug are well understood. Traditional medicine, first of all, the "hair" of corn is used as a diuretic and choleretic agent. Their hemostatic ability is also appreciated, since the high content of vitamin K in medicinal raw materials significantly improves blood coagulation. The "hair" of corn stimulates the production of bile, reduces its viscosity and promotes discharge.
Corn stigmas: useful properties and contraindications
Diseases such as urolithiasis , nephritis, cholangitis, hepatitis and cholecystitis are successfully treated with the help of agents where corn stigmas are the main component. Due to the diuretic effect, they are indispensable in the elimination of urinary stones. Edemas of various etiologies respond well to treatment: both renal and those caused by cardiovascular diseases. The use of corn stigmas is obvious, they are used for various inflammation of the urinary tract. Means based on this plant material prevent stagnation and discomfort of the patient.
The positive effect of infusion or liquid extract for liver diseases is known. From time immemorial, corn stigmas, whose beneficial properties and contraindications to their use make it possible to consider them an excellent hemostatic, were prescribed for female ailments.
The infusion is used by people as a mild sedative that improves the state of the nervous system. A decoction improves mood and brain function, reduces irritability. Regular intake of infusion helps to overcome increased appetite and normalize metabolism. This ability of the "hair" of corn makes it possible to use it in the fight against obesity, a decrease in metabolism.
With muscular rheumatism, the stigma decoction will also noticeably alleviate the condition of the patient. In Bulgaria, traditional medicine advises corn stigmas for the treatment of diabetes and worms. Long-term use of the infusion gradually destroys the small stones in the ureters and the bladder.
In folk medicine, corn stigmas are deservedly popular. Useful properties and contraindications for use confirm the high medicinal value and safety of this plant when used correctly. Do not use this raw material for people with reduced appetite and body weight. And it is also required to use it with caution with a lack of potassium and magnesium, increased blood coagulability. Treatment with a large number of stones should take place under the supervision of a urologist.