Herb
Corn Silk Tea
A mild diuretic tea made from corn silk to support healthy urine flow.
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🌱 What it is
Corn silk is the fine threads from corn ears, traditionally brewed as a tea to support the urinary system.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Gentle, traditional urinary support
- Easy to prepare as a tea
- Encourages helpful extra fluid intake
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1-2 teaspoons dried corn silk in hot water for 10 minutes; drink 1-3 cups daily along with extra water intake.
How much: 1-3 cups of teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → daily.
Why it works: May act as a mild diuretic, increasing urine output, which can help flush the urinary tract.
⚠️ Cautions
- Avoid if allergic to corn.
- Use caution if you take diuretic medications or have kidney disease — extra fluid loss can affect electrolytes.
- Not a substitute for medical evaluation of kidney stones, infection, or persistent urinary symptoms.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
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