The widespread distribution of corn, its cultivation, use in cooking and traditional medicine proves its complete universality. For treatment, almost all parts of this plant are used. These are grains, flour, as well as bunches of ears of corn, called corn stigmas.
This cereal has a large amount of minerals, carbohydrates and vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. Alkaloids, vitamins C, K, E, groups B and P, carotene, resins, as well as fatty and essential oils complete the list of useful substances. It is thanks to their content that the unique medicinal value of this plant is provided.
Corn stigmas are long fibers protruding from the top of the cob. They are the most valuable and most often used in medicine parts of corn. From them make decoctions and tinctures. Corn stigmas should be consumed within a year after collection, because most of the nutrients are destroyed by the next harvest.
If you decide to harvest corn stalks yourself, then the best period for harvesting is considered to be when the ear becomes golden-waxy maturity. You can also get stigmas in pharmacies in your city. When buying, be sure to take a moment of attention and take an interest in the expiration date.
Corn stalks are also a great source of selenium. Their use helps to smooth out the negative impact of fatty, fried foods and alcoholic beverages on the human body. In addition, they also inhibit the processes in the intestine, responsible for fermentation and decay. With enterocolitis, decoctions are included in the patient's diet, and recovery occurs much faster.
Corn stigmas with prolonged use help dissolve and remove stones from the kidneys. They are also strongly recommended to be taken for diseases such as: hepatitis, cholecystitis. A course of therapy for 1 month will provide you with excellent health and normalization of kidney and liver function . True, rely on traditional medicine without consulting a doctor should not. It is highly recommended that you undergo an examination and get medical advice before taking even such a harmless remedy as corn stigmas. Using it will help you with the removal of excess fluid from the body, especially if this process is associated with impaired renal or heart function.
Applying infusions and decoctions of corn stigmas systematically, eliminates the severity and pain from the liver, patients get rid of nausea and vomiting reflexes. It should be noted that after treatment, which takes about a month, the effect lasts for a rather long time. Stigmas can also be used as a mild sedative.
Although corn cannot be called a dietary product, it should be noted that corn stigmas do not count. They help significantly reduce appetite, balance blood sugar and reduce the need for sweets. Consider the positive aspects of the corn diet:
- allows you to almost completely abandon the sweet;
- due to its properties, it removes unnecessary liquid, in connection with which edema and cellulite disappear;
- is a rich source of vitamins B and R.
Consider another side of the drug called corn stigmas. Contraindications to their use are due to the following reasons:
- frequent removal of fluid from the body can trigger cystitis;
- K and Mg, necessary for the heart, are excreted (it is necessary to replenish with aspartame and panangin);
This should be taken into account and be sure to consult a doctor before starting use, since corn stigmas also have contraindications. In no case should they be used by people with increased blood coagulation or those who suffer from decreased appetite.
To prepare a healing infusion, we need corn stigmas - 100 g. And 500 ml of water. We boil the stigmas with boiling water, wrap ourselves in a towel, let it brew for 2 hours. After that, filter and use half a glass before each meal.