Stigmata Maydis
Corn Silk | Stigmata Maydis | Herbal Tea | Dried Cut | Apothecary & Craft Botanicals
ORIGIN OF BULGARIA
Botanical Name: Stigmata Maydis
Other Names: Maize silk, Zea hair, Corn style, Stigmata Maydis
Corn silk (Stigmata Maydis), belonging to the Gramineae (grass) family, is a well-known annual, monoecious plant. It is the fibrous part of the corn plant carefully harvested during the milk stage—before the corn kernels have fully matured—standing out for its natural structure. With its unique mild aroma and texture made up of flat, ribbon-like strands, it is commonly used in herbal tea blends. The taste of corn silk tea is quite light, smooth, and herbal, carrying a character similar to green tea or mild herbal teas. It does not have a pronounced or dominant bitterness; it features a natural aroma with subtle sweet and fresh, grassy notes.
Usage: 2 tablespoons of the herb are steeped in 500 ml of boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain.
Traditional Use
Corn silk, the fine golden threads of the corn plant, is a gentle and much-loved herb of folk tradition. It is traditionally used:
- To support the kidneys and urinary system and the body's natural elimination of fluids
- To support healthy liver and gallbladder function and the flow of bile
- As a calming, soothing tea
- To support a healthy appetite and weight management as part of a balanced lifestyle
Harvest & Character
Harvested in August and September, before the corn kernels ripen. Fine, flat, light golden to reddish-brown threads with a mild, distinctive scent.
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