Vegetables
Corn
玉米Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Corn supports Spleen and Stomach Qi, encourages urination, and helps the body regulate fluid balance. Corn silk brewed as a tea is a well-established AHM dietary remedy for swelling, urinary tract inflammation, and kidney stones. It warms and nourishes the middle burner and is considered a gentle, broadly supportive grain when eaten in reasonable portions.
Corn provides ferulic acid and zeaxanthin, antioxidant compounds with mild anti-inflammatory activity that complement its AHM role in regulating the Stomach and supporting Spleen function.
Contraindications
Corn silk tea is strongly diuretic — use cautiously in deficiency patterns. Avoid excess corn in damp conditions.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.