Corn Columns With Silks

Corn columns with silks: properties and applications

Corn is one of the most common grain crops in the world, but not everyone knows that in addition to grains, it also has useful stigmas. Corn silk, or corn stalks with silks, are a valuable natural raw material for the production of medicines.

Manufacturers of corn silk are located in Russia and Ukraine: Aventin-Ekohelp, Azulen-Temryuk, Arnica, Ivan-tea, Krasnogorskleksredstva, Lek S Firm, Lektravy, Medipharm, Scientific and Medical Firm, Health Firm and Fitofarm PKF.

Corn silk has a choleretic effect, which makes it useful for the treatment of diseases of the biliary tract, such as cholecystitis, cholangitis and hepatitis. They can also be used for gastrointestinal dysfunction.

Dosage forms of corn silk can be presented in the form of raw materials in packs or boxes of various weights, as well as in the form of a 1:1 liquid extract in 70% ethyl alcohol.

The composition of corn silk includes vitamin K1, pantothenic acid, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, inositol, steroids, saponins and fatty oil. These components help improve the functioning of the liver and biliary tract, as well as increase the protective functions of the body.

No contraindications for the use of corn silk have been identified, and no side effects or overdose have been noted. Interaction with other drugs has not been studied.

Thus, corn columns with silks are an effective herbal remedy for the treatment of diseases of the biliary tract and gastrointestinal dysfunction. They can be used as an additional means in complex therapy under the supervision of a physician.