Corn Silk Tea: Recipe and Benefits 

Great for warm weather, Corn Silk Tea is the perfect summer time remedy! 

Corn has been enjoyed by Native Americans, as it's understood to be the only cereal crop native to North America, for thousands of years. Corn, rarely eaten fresh, was dried and processed to make cakes, breads, hominy, tamales, and meal. Nothing was disregarded. Husks were dried and used to make dolls, mats, baskets and even moccasins. The silk was used to make Corn Silk Tea. Among its many benefits, Corn Silk Tea is particularly good for the heart and kidneys. 

Corn silks are those long, fibrous, golden strands that you peel off your ear of corn and toss into the garbage or your compost bin. Not anymore, not after you learn about some of the amazing benefits of corn silk. 

Corn Silk Tea is a natural diuretic and is effective in detoxifying the body, especially the kidneys and bladder. It can increase the flow of urine and help flush toxins out of the system. It also decreases fluid retention. It can help alleviate pains associated with inflammation in the joints (arthritis), urinary track, bladder, and prostate. It is a natural and safe remedy commonly used for the following conditions:

1. Bladder Infections 

2. Urinary Tract Infection and Inflammation

3. Prostate Inflammation 

4. Kidney Stones

5. High Blood Pressure

6. High Cholesterol 

When purchasing corn, always look for organic. If organic is unavailable, please avoid it. Corn Silk Tea is also available for purchase in tea bags online and in health food stores. Look for brands that are certificated organic. Below is a recipe for fresh corn silk tea. For proper frequency of use, please consult an experienced Macrobiotic counselor. 

 
Recipe for Corn Silk Tea:

1/2 cup corn silk

1 quart of spring or filtered water 

Place corn silk in water in sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for several minutes on low. Enjoy hot! 

You can also dry corn silk and store for later use. 

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