WHITE CORN

  • Corn silk has been used as diuretic, antilithiasic, uricosuric, and antiseptic in many parts of the world.
  • It is used for the treatment of edema as well as for cystitis, gout, diabetes mellitus, kidney stones, nephritis, and prostatitis.
  • Corn kernel is considered to be diuretic and a mild stimulant.
  • Corn is a good emollient poultice and is used for ulcers, wounds sore, swelling and rheumatic pains.
  • An infusion of parched corn is taken for nausea and vomiting in many diseases.
  • Decoction of fresh or dried stalk, cob as well as corn silk is used as a diuretic in Philippines.
  • Decoction of roots, leaves, and corn silk is used for dysuria, bladder complaints, and bedwetting.
  • Corn silk has been used for fluid retention and jaundice in China.
  • Decoction of pith of cob as tea is used for stomach complaints.
  • Corn silk has been used for treating urinary and venereal diseases and in cardiac and renal dropsy in Europe.
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Sweet corn is one of the most popular vegetables. it is loved by children and adults because of its sweet flavour.

White Corn provides numerous health benefits due to the presence of quality nutrients within. Besides being a delicious addition to any meal, it is rich in phytochemicals and offers protection against a number of long-lasting diseases. The well-researched and widespread health benefits of white corn are listed below.