Cornsilk extract
cornsilk extract/cornsilk supplement/cornsilk powder
Latin name:Zea Mays
Active Ingredient:Maizenic Acid, Vitamin K, Mucilage,Saponins, Allantoin, Tannin
Specifications:4:1, 10:1, 50:1
Part used:Stamen, Stigmas (collected when corn shed its pollen)
Cornsilk extract is derived from the silky threads found on the ears of corn. Cornsilk extract has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in herbal remedies from Native American and Chinese medicine.Cornsilk 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. Some researches indicated that Cornsilk reduces hypertension and reduces blood clotting time.
| Analysis | Description | Test Method |
| Different. Powder / Extract | Extract | Microscopy / other |
| Loss on drying | <5% | Dryer |
| Ash | <5% | Dryer |
| Bulk Density | 0,50-0,68 g/ml | Ph. Eur. 2.9. 34 |
| Arsenic (As) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Lead (Pb) | < 2ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Mercury (Hg) | < 0.5 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
Health benefits associated with cornsilk extract include:
Diuretic Properties
Anti-inflammatory Effects
Antioxidant Activity
Potential for Blood Sugar Regulation
Skin Health
Digestive Support