Zea Mays,Sweet Corn,the uses and benefit of corn.maize...

Contents

• Basic Botanical Data of Corn.
• Physical Characteristics of Corn.
• Corn Botanical Description.
• History and Origin of Corn.
• Uses of Corn.
• Corn Phytochemicals and constituents.
• Uses for maize(Corn).
• Common and Medicinal Uses of Corn.
• Ethnobotany:Corn Worldwide Uses.
• Health Benefits of Corn.
• Safety,Dosage,Research of Corn.
• Corn's family tree and spectrum of Corn.
• Corn Nutrition Facts.
• Characterization of Anthocyanin Extracts from Maize Kernels.
• Research Update:Zea mays L.

Safety,Dosage,Research of Corn.:

How Much to take:Dosage

 Use corn silk as an infusion, fresh or dried. In urinary tract infections, take 1 cup, 200 ml (8 fl oz) three times a day. Use a decoction of the meal as a poultice for wounds and sores. As a tincture take 3 ml (50 drops) three times a day for conditions such as cystitis. The Chinese dosage is 15 - 30 g (3/4 - 1 1/2 oz).

 How it works in the body:

 Corn silk works mainly in the urinary tract. The saponins largely act as an anti-inflammatory in the body and the allantoin as a healing agent, with the mucilage giving a demulcent or soothing effect to irritated tissues. The potassium balances out the diuretic effect of the herb, which is used in conditions of water retention. Their combined action is useful for a number of urinary tract conditions, such as cystitis and prostatitis. Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin that is essential for blood clotting within the body.

 Research:

 Bile production - Corn silk is thought to stimulate production of bile, improving its flow from the liver through the bile ducts.

 Circulatory remedy - Research in China indicates that corn silk lowers blood pressure and reduces blood-clotting time.
 

 Safety:

 Although allergic reactions can occur to virtually any food, research studies on food allergy consistently report more problems with some foods than with others. Common symptoms associated with an allergic reaction to food include: chronic gastrointestinal disturbances; frequent infections, e.g. ear infections, bladder infections, bed-wetting; asthma, sinusitis; eczema, skin rash, acne, hives; bursitis, joint pain; fatigue, headache, migraine; hyperactivity, depression, insomnia.

 Individuals who suspect food allergy to be an underlying factor in their health problems may want to avoid commonly allergenic foods. Corn is one of the foods most commonly associated with allergic reactions. Other foods commonly associated with allergic reactions include: cow's milk, wheat, eggs, soybeans, oranges, beef, pork, chicken, peanuts, yeast, strawberry, tomato, and spinach. These foods do not need to be eaten in their pure, isolated form in order to trigger an adverse reaction. For example, yogurt made from cow's milk is also a common allergenic food, even though the cow's milk has been processed and fermented in order to make the yogurt. Ice cream made from cow's milk would be an equally good example. Individuals who are allergic to corn may also need to avoid all products that contain corn syrup.

Reference:

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♣ last edit date:18th,Oct.2010.