CORN SILK TEA
Called yu mi xu in China, corn silk has been used as a TCM remedy for thousands of years. It has a naturally sweet flavor and neutral essence. It helps relieve internal heat, water and dampness in the body. Additionally, corn silk benefits the digestive system, helping it to function more effectively by nourishing and balancing Stomach and Liver function. In TCM, corn silk has been used to help both the gallbladder and kidney pass stones, and in the treatment of diabetes.
Called yu mi xu in China, corn silk has been used as a TCM remedy for thousands of years. It has a naturally sweet flavor and neutral essence. It helps relieve internal heat, water and dampness in the body. Additionally, corn silk benefits the digestive system, helping it to function more effectively by nourishing and balancing Stomach and Liver function. In TCM, corn silk has been used to help both the gallbladder and kidney pass stones, and in the treatment of diabetes.
[cooked-sharing]
Save the corn silk from earns of corn and dry it thoroughly.
This recipe uses just a handful of the silk; store the rest in a cool, dry place for future use.
Place the water in a pot and add the corn silk.
Boil until the mixture has been reduced by half.
Drink the tea while it is hot.
Drink two cups per day and drink slowly as part of a self-healing regimen.
Ingredients
Directions
Save the corn silk from earns of corn and dry it thoroughly.
This recipe uses just a handful of the silk; store the rest in a cool, dry place for future use.
Place the water in a pot and add the corn silk.
Boil until the mixture has been reduced by half.
Drink the tea while it is hot.
Drink two cups per day and drink slowly as part of a self-healing regimen.
