Scientific name
Zea mays
Family
Graminaceae
Origin
Central America
Parts Used
Drug consisting of stigmas
Chemical constituents
- Essential oil;
- Phytosterols;
- Flavonoids;
- Tannins;
- Saponins;
- Mucilage;
- Potassium salts;
- Alkaloids.
Corn in Herbalist: Properties of Corn
Corn stigmas are used in folk medicine as a remedy for diuretic and antispastic activity on smooth muscles (decoction or fluid extract); this use is also confirmed by experimental research.
The use of corn in cases of overweight, rheumatic diseases or skin diseases, on the other hand, does not find any scientifically founded indication.
