Corn Silk: Benefits for the Kidneys, Uses and How to Prepare It
Corn Silk: Benefits for the Kidneys, Uses and How to Prepare It IMPORTANT: Corn silk is a gentle natural diuretic, but precisely because it increases urine output it must be used carefully by certain people. If you are taking pharmaceutical diuretics (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone) or blood-pressure medication, talk to your doctor first, since the effects can add up and lead to an excessive drop in potassium or blood pressure. People on diabetes medication should monitor their blood sugar, because corn silk may have a mild glucose-lowering effect. It is not recommended during pregnancy without medical advice (folk tradition suggests it may stimulate the uterus), and it never replaces proper treatment for a serious urinary infection, painful kidney stones or any diagnosed kidney disease. If you have a fever, severe lower-back pain, blood in your urine or chills, see a doctor urgently — these are warning signs that call for medical evaluation, not a cup of tea. ...