Corn silk Barbas de Elote

Botanical Name : Zea Mays

Origin: Mexico

Form:Cut & Sifted

Plant Part: Stamen of Corn Plant

Most people are familiar with corn silk as the glossy strands that stubbornly cling to a fresh ear of corn. Although most people toss this material, dried cornsilk makes a tasty tea since it contains the same compounds found in mint and in thyme. Be aware, however, that corn silk may increase the effects of diuretics, such as furosemide (Lasix).