The stringy silk fibre of corn cob is called corn silk or corn ears. It is sad that most people often ignore the silk-like thread attached to the corn cob because they have little or no idea about its awesomeness. Corn silk greatness lies in the antioxidants and loads of essential nutrients that are power packed in it. To enjoy its awesomeness it can be made into tea and yes corn silk can be used fresh or dried.
     The most common method employed in using corn silk is in the form of tea. Here is how to make corn silk tea;
1) Place water on the stove to boil.
2) Add handful of corn silk (fresh or dried ) to the boiled water.
3) Allow it to steep inside the water for 15-20 minutes.
4) Drain and allow to cool
5) Lemon or ginger can be added for taste and if you like to sweeten it you can add honey.(Optional)
6) Enjoy Corn silk tea! (The remaining tea can be stored for few days in the refrigerator).
  Continue to read to know the awesomeness of corn silk and what it has to offer to the body. I hope you would stop seeing corn silk as a farm waste after reading through.
Drum rolls as awesome benefits of corn silk is highlighted;
1) Corn silk contains Vitamins C and Vitamin K. Vitamin C is an amazing and powerful antioxidant that fights against free radicals in the body while Vitamin K is known to control bleeding .
2) It provides essential nutrients such as beta carotene, riboflavin, menthol, selenium, niacin, among other to the body. These essential nutrients improve the general health of the body.
3) It boosts digestion. It increases the production of bile and this encourages proper digestion of food.
4) It has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that prevents infections. Its tea can be applied topically to treat skin problems such as rashes and boils.
5) It is an excellent natural remedy for heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol. It helps to stabilize blood pressure.
6) Corn silk tea is diuretic, which means it increase the production of urine and flushes out toxin from the body. Since the problem of kidney can be avoided if toxin and other harmful chemicals are flushed out of the body. It has been identified as an important remedy for kidney problems such as urinary tract infection, bladder infection, inflammation of the urinary system and kidney Stones.
7) It stimulates blood circulation and this promotes optimal performance of all vital organs of the body.
It helps to balance hormone production and therefore helps to ameliorate the effect of PMS.
9) It treats bed wetting.
10) It treats joint pain.

Notes: To enjoy maximum benefit of corn silk tea, one cup ,two to three times a day is recommended by experts.
It should not be taken before bed time. Do not add milk as milk would reduce it effectiveness.
Consult your doctor before adding any home remedies to your diet.

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