Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis) چھلی کے بال

Overview

Corn silk strands are typically light green to pale yellow in color when fresh, turning brown as they dry out.
They are often long, slender, and delicate, resembling silky threads.The primary function of corn silk is to capture pollen from the male flowers (tassels) and guide it to the female flowers for fertilization.
Each silk strand corresponds to an individual kernel on the ear of corn.Corn silk refers to the fine, thread-like strands that grow on the tops of corn ears (maize) and protrude from the husks.
These silky fibers are actually the styles and stigmas of the female flowers of the corn plant.

Benefits

Keeps your urinary system healthy

Corn silk extract can act as a powerful diuretic, making you pee more.
“Increased urine flow can prevent the buildup of bacteria that leads to urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bladder infections,” says Campbell.

Fights inflammation

The plant pigment or flavonoid that gives corn silks their light green, yellow, brown or red colors is also an antioxidant.
In fact, corn silk has as much antioxidant value as vitamin C.
Antioxidants protect against inflammation and the effects of aging, as well as diseases like cancer and diabetes.

Lowers blood sugar

Corn silk extracts are part of Native American and traditional Chinese medicine for diabetes management.
The extract may lower blood sugar levels and help prevent complications like diabetes-related neuropathy (nerve damage), according to one study.
Other studies indicate that corn silk extracts may slow your body’s absorption of starchy foods, preventing spikes in blood sugar.

Improves cholesterol levels

The flavonoids in corn silk may improve your cholesterol numbers by lowering triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins (LDL).
These unhealthy forms of cholesterol cause plaque deposits to form inside your arteries, increasing your risk of heart attacks and strokes,” Campbell explains.