Corn Silk extract

Product Name:Corn Silk extract powder

Botanical Name:Stigma Maydis

Part Used:Silk of corn

CAS No.:83-46-5

Molecular Formula:C29H50O

Molecular Weight:414.71

Appearance:Brown yellow powder

What is Corn Silk extract?

Corn Silk Extract can be used in conditions of high uric acid such as gout and some types of arthritis. It helps to reduce conditions of painful swelling. It is used for a wide range of genito-urinary complaints, but it is often combined with herbs that have more antiseptic qualities, while Cornsilk helps soothe irritated tissue. Even though it is diuretic, it can also benefit frequent urination by soothing bladder irritation. Chinese research indicates that Cornsilk reduces hypertension and reduces blood clotting time.

Where will  Corn Silk extract powder used to?

 (1). It can increase the excretion of chloride. The diuretic effect is mainly outside of the kidney, to the kidney function is very weak;

(2). It has lowering blood pressure and blood glucose effect, the fermentation preparation of corn stigma has a very significant reduction in blood sugar to rabbit;

(3). It has a choleretic effect, increase bile secretion and promote bile excretion, can reduce organic and impurity in bile;

(4). It has hemostasis effect, can accelerate the process of blood coagulation, increase blood levels of thrombin increased platelet count.

Application of  Corn Silk extract powder

(1). Applied in food field, corn stigma extract antimicrobial activity in a specific environment is stability, therefore can be used as a potential food preservative;

(2). Applied in health food field, can be made into preparations to play diuretic and antihypertensive function;

(3). Applied in pharmaceutical field, because of its choleretic effect, can be used as medicine to treat uncomplicated chronic cholecystitis.