Preparation and amount: Infusion: Steep 5-15 min. Take 3 oz. as needed. Tincture: Take 5-20 drops 3 times daily. Fluid extract: Take ¼ - ½ tsp. 3 times daily. Powder: Take 1-5 #0 capsules (5-30 grains) 3 times daily.
Purposes: Corn silk is the best single herb for increasing urine flow, thus helping to eliminate kidney and bladder problems.
Internally, corn silk tea is used for bed-wetting, chronic cystitis, inflammation of kidneys and bladder, kidney stones, prostatitis, excess uric acid and urine retention. It is a good remedy for all inflammatory conditions of the urethra, bladder, prostate and kidney; it can remove gravel from the kidneys, bladder and prostate. It help the aged, when their urine is scanty and has heavy sediment. Use it with other kidney herbs, when the urinary tract needs to be opened up or when there is mucus in the urine. It lessens the frequency of bed-wetting, when taken several hours before bedtime. It is good for dropsy and edema, when a weak heart is the cause. It is used for carpal tunnel syndrome and prostate disorders.
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