Corn Silk Extract
Type: Herb
Corn silk is the long shiny fibres that grow on corn plants. Corn silk contains a variety of plant nutrients that may responsible for various health effects and is often used in traditional herbal medicine by the Chinese, and Native Americans.
Naturally rich source of flavonoid antioxidants, it may help protect body's cell against free radical damage and oxidative stress. Corn silk is also an effective diuretic agent which helps reduce water retention in the body.
Some studies also suggest that corn silk may be effective in reducing inflammation, blood sugar, and blood pressure.