The useful properties of corn stigmas were known even to our distant ancestors. They are fibers that form around the corn cob. This medicinal raw material serves for the preparation of decoctions, infusions and liquid alcohol extracts, which are used for the treatment and prevention of many diseases. More information about the ways of using corn stigmas you can learn from this article.
Harvesting and storage of corn stigmas
Procurement of raw materials is carried out in the phase of milk maturity of the ears, in August - September. The fibers from the cut cobs are carefully selected manually. Further, the corn stigmas are placed for drying in special dryers or distributed by a loose layer on gauze or paper for drying in the shade outdoors.
Dried corn stigmas should be stored in tissue bags for not more than one year at a temperature of no higher than 30 ° C. It is not expedient to store and use raw materials longer, because most of the useful properties are lost over time.
The main medicinal properties of corn stigmas:
- diuretic;
- choleretic;
- decongestant;
- hemostatic;
- restorative.
Indications for use of corn stigmas
According to the instructions for the use of medicinal herbs corn stigmas, this tool is recommended to use in the following pathologies:
- presence of small stones in the ureters, kidneys and bladder;
- edema of various etiologies (including renal and cardiovascular diseases caused by diseases);
- atherosclerosis;
- cholelithiasis;
- liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis);
- hemorrhagic diathesis;
- inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract (cystitis, pyelonephritis);
- uterine bleeding of various origin;
- violation of bile secretion;
- cholangitis;
- cholecystitis;
- pancreatitis ;
- obesity, etc.
How to make corn stigmas?
In most cases, corn stigmas are used in the form of infusion, which is prepared as follows:
- 3 tablespoons of raw materials placed in enameled dishes;
- pour 200 ml of hot water;
- Insist on a water bath for 15 minutes (with the lid closed);
- cool the infusion at room temperature for 45 minutes;
- strain and wring out;
- bring the volume of boiled water to 200 ml.
The prepared infusion is allowed to be stored in glassware for no more than two days at a temperature of 8 - 15 ° C.
How to take corn stigmas?
In the most common cases - with bleeding, cholecystitis, cholangitis, as well as with liver diseases, infusion of corn stigma is taken by 1 to 3 tablespoons every 3 to 4 hours. Shake before use. The duration of treatment is determined individually by the doctor depending on the nature and severity of the illness.
A ready extract of corn stigmas is usually recommended to take 2 to 3 times a day for 30 to 40 drops, washed down with water, compote or juice.
With the aim of losing weight, a decoction of corn stigmas is taken three times a day for a third of a glass half an hour before a meal.
Corn stigmas - side effects and contraindications
In most cases, remedies based on corn stigmas are transferred well, only in some patients manifest allergic reactions. Corn stigmas can not be taken in case of individual intolerance, as well as with the following diseases:
- thrombosis;
- thrombophlebitis ;
- varicose veins;
- increased coagulability of blood;
- anorexia.
Application during pregnancy and breastfeeding is possible only with the permission of a doctor.