Garilasco de la Vega (1539-1610) made note of its use amongst the Inca's. It is believed that the use of Cornsilk originates from Central America. Maizenic acid is claimed to be the active ingredient, acting mostly as a cardiac solution which stimulates diuretic action in the body. It is known to effect the bladder and kidneys and helps the liver and intestines be treated as well.

• Cornsilk has been used for over a century for kidney problems, for acute and chronically inflamed bladders and the prostate gland.
• Cornsilk has been used when a cardiac weakness was suspected.
• Cornsilk is to be considered for urine retention, catarrh of the bladder and gonorrhea in controlling inflammation and relieving pain.
• Physicians have used it as a diuretic and conditions of cystitis.
• Cornsilk assists all phosphatic and uric acid build up and is especially useful in treating inflammatory conditions of the urethra, bladder and kidney, which are the cause of most malfunctions of the system due to uric acid retention.
• This is excellent for the aged with urinary troubles and is very helpful for the young troubled with bedwetting due to uncontrollable swollen bladders

Cornsilk   (100 caps)