Drinking water infused with corn silk has many benefits, and many people don't know they should not just throw it away
Corn originated in South America and was later spread to all parts of the world. Today it is globally recognized as the "golden crop," and in some regions it is a staple food. Corn has a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and high blood pressure. Corn is an excellent health food among coarse grains and is a kind of longevity food. People who often eat corn not only have a lower chance of developing high blood pressure and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, but also have a significantly lower risk of cancer than those who do not eat corn. When eating corn, do not throw away the corn silk; steeping it in water to drink is very good. Corn silk infused in water is rich in nutrients and beneficial to health. It is suitable for people with diabetes, high blood pressure and others to drink.
Not only will it not harm your health, it also greatly helps blood circulation in the body, so it is a weight-loss method well worth choosing. For beauty and weight-loss functions, because vitamin E in the corn germ can also promote human cell division and prevent wrinkles from appearing on the skin; corn silk has a diuretic effect and is also helpful for weight loss. Puffed popcorn has a very large volume, and after eating it can eliminate the hunger of obese people, but its calorie content is very low, making it one of the weight-loss foods.
Lowering the "three highs": patients with hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and high blood sugar can lower blood lipids, blood pressure and blood sugar after drinking it. Its blood-pressure-lowering mechanism is mainly central, though some believe it is mainly the result of dilating peripheral small blood vessels. Corn silk can counteract the blood-pressure-raising effect of adrenaline. Corn silk contains vitamin K, which has a therapeutic effect on coagulation disorders caused by vitamin K deficiency. For diuresis and reducing swelling, brew 10 grams to 15 grams of corn silk in boiling water and drink it as tea, which has a certain weight-loss effect. For stopping bleeding, because corn silk can accelerate the blood coagulation process, increase the platelet count and resist hemolysis, it can be used as a hemostatic and diuretic agent, applied to bladder and urinary tract stones, and can also be used for acute hemolytic anemia. For anti-allergy, because it has an anti-allergic effect, it can also be used to treat hives and asthma, etc. Combined with Yinchen, which treats jaundice and reduces jaundice, it can also treat jaundice caused by hepatitis.
Corn silk water materials: the amount of corn silk added depends on each person's needs. For people who are heavier in weight and hope to lose weight through this, about 3 qian can be used; for those who hope to achieve daily health care, it is most appropriate to brew 2 qian. Method: put the corn silk into 800C.C. of boiling water and simmer until reduced to about 600C.C., then turn off the heat and drink. Effect: drinking a moderate amount helps clear the liver, gallbladder, kidney and other meridians of the human body, and exerts diuretic effects, metabolizes excess water in the body, and eliminates edema problems. It turns out corn silk has such powerful effects; it can not only reduce swelling, but also has effects such as treating diabetes, high blood pressure, habitual miscarriage and so on. So when we see it normally, we must not throw it away carelessly. I hope these are helpful to everyone.
Contraindications: Because motherwort is cold and cool in nature and has a blood-activating effect, women with diarrhea, poor gastrointestinal function, fever, pregnancy or breastfeeding should not drink it. Warm reminder: everyone should pay attention to the method of using corn silk water and to reasonable conditioning. In addition to dietary conditioning, also pay attention to changes in your own body, exercise regularly to effectively improve your own blood circulation, and avoid causing tissue edema. In daily life, pay attention to conditioning methods to avoid causing more effects. When taking corn silk tea normally, be sure to pay attention to the dosage; each time it should not exceed three to five grams, and it is best to choose fresh corn silk to take.