Green Cornsilk
Green Cornsilk
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Green corn silk, Zea mays, is the soft, thread-like material that grows from the top of an ear of corn. Each strand of silk is connected to an individual kernel and plays an important role in pollination. While often discarded when corn is prepared for eating, corn silk has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices.
Corn is native to the Americas and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Along with the kernels, other parts of the plant were traditionally put to use rather than wasted. Corn silk became particularly valued in Indigenous North American herbal traditions and was later incorporated into Western herbalism.
Fresh corn silk is typically pale green to golden in color and becomes tan or brown as it dries. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is most commonly prepared as an herbal tea or infusion. Today, corn silk continues to be appreciated by herbalists as a simple botanical with a long connection to traditional plant use.
Directions
Directions
To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 1 tsp. of herb. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately.
Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines
If pregnant, nursing, suffering from any medical condition, or taking medication, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Certification and Values
Certification and Values
No Artificial Ingredients
Non Irradiated
Kosher
Organic
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have any medical condition.
- We can not guarantee that all herbs included in custom tea blends were not processed in a facility with nuts.
