Corn

Forms Available: oil, seed, silk, cob,

Corn - zea mays - corn is a very popular food product. The seed is eaten raw or cooked or can be ground into grain. The oil is one of the most frequently used cooking oils.
Medicinally, decoctions of the leaves calm bladder pain and urgency issues. The silks help treat diabetes mellitus by reducing blood sugar levels. The seed, in a poultice, treats ulcers, rheumatic pains and swellings. The cob assists the treating of nosebleeds.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Decoctions of the leaves calm bladder urgency issues. The silks help treat diabetes mellitus by reducing blood sugar levels.