Corn hair: what is it for, properties and how to use it

Corn hair or beard is a part of the plant with anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. Therefore, corn hair is used in alternative medicine to treat problems related to the urinary and renal system, such as urinary infections.

In addition to its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, yellow hair has many vitamins, carbohydrates and proteins useful for our body.

Corn hair is found in natural product stores and compounding pharmacies in the form of dry extract, used to prepare corn hair tea, and as food supplements.

See what corn hair is for, its properties, how to use it and what are the contraindications.

Corn hair is the yellowish threads, scientifically called stigmas, that are inside the ear of corn and that develop along with the grains.

This part of corn is widely used for medicinal purposes in treating some health problems such as:

Cystitis: infection and/or inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by the bacteria Escherichia coli. See which are the most commonly used medicines to treat cystitis.
Nephritis: inflammation in the kidneys resulting from infections, immune reactions or drug abuse.
Kidney stones: especially those small stones that can still be eliminated with urine. See what are the types of kidney stones and how to prevent them.
Gout: inflammatory disease that affects the joints, due to increased levels of uric acid in the blood. Know the symptoms of gout.
Urinary incontinence: see the causes of the problem and what you can do.
Swelling: due to fluid retention in the body.
PMS symptoms: cramps, headaches and back pain, stress and anxiety.

Corn hair is diuretic, that is, it increases the frequency with which a person goes to the bathroom to urinate. Consequently, there is a reduction in swelling caused by fluid retention and also in blood pressure, if it is above normal.