Corn silk is a type of natural fiber that grows on corn plants. It’s used as an herbal remedy for a variety of illnesses in traditional or folk medicine.

Benefits of Drinking Cornsilk Tea:

• Reduces water retention/acts as diuretic
• Reduces risk of urinary tract infections
• Lowers blood pressure
• Prevents formation of kidney stones
  
• Reduces inflammation of kidneys and urinary system
• Improves flow of urine
• Used to help treat diabetes
• Improves digestion
• Helps treat urinary incontinence
• Helps treat & reduce risk of congestive heart failure and diabetes
• Flushes excess waste from body
• Helps to maintain blood sugar levels
• Source of Vitamin-C
• May lower cholesterol
• High in potassium

Preparation:

1. Boil water to 100 degrees Celsius

2. In a teapot, pour about one tablespoon of corn silk and add one cup of boiling water. 

3. Ensure your teapot is sealed with a lid, then allow the corn silk to steep for 15-20 minutes.

4. Strain tea into mug. Add lemon, lime, or fresh ginger root to enhance flavor; add honey to sweeten.

5. If cold tea is preferred, wait to cool and serve over ice.

Ingredients:

Organic Cornsilk

Serving Size:

Adults are recommended to drink one cup, two to three times a day.

***Warnings/Side Effects***

Cornsilk is not recommended if you take any of the following:

• diuretics
• blood pressure drugs
• diabetes medicine
• anti-inflammatory drugs
• blood thinners