Is there a use for the 'corn silk' from the tops of fresh ears of corn?



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---Description---The stigmas (fine soft, yellowish threads) from the female flowers of maize from 4 to 8 inches long and of a light green, purplish red, yellow or light brown colour, stigmas bifid; the segments very slender, frequently unequal, nearly odourless, faintly sweetish taste.

---Constituents---Maizenic acid is present in the dried corn silk; also fixed oil, resin, chlorophyl, sugar-gum extractive albuminoids phlobaphine salt, cellulose and water.

---Medicinal Action and Uses---A mild stimulant, diuretic and demulcent, useful in acute and chronic cystitis and in the bladder irritation of uric acid and phosphatic gravel; has also been employed in gonorrhoea. In action like Holy Thistle.

---Preparations and Dosages---Infusion 1 in 10), 2 fluid ounces. Fluid extract of maize stigmas, B.P.C., 1 to 2 fluid drachms. Syrup of maize stigmas, B.P.C., 2 to 4 fluid drachms. Mazenic is given in doses of 1/8 grain.

See CORN (INDIAN).

dry them and make tamales
didn't they used to wipe themselves with that years ago?
It's corn pollen, it might make you itch and or sneeze. Use? to knock up other corn plants.
When I was a kid, we used to make cigarettes out of corn silk.
If you make a tea with the silk, it makes you pee like anything. It is a rather strong diuretic.
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