Health Benefits of Corn Silk Tea for Kidney Disease

What are the health benefits of corn silk tea for kidney disease patients? for kidney disease patients , they can take some herbal teas to help reduce the kidney burden and protect their kidneys. in this article, we will help introduce the benefits of taking corn silk tea.

Urinary Tract

Corn tea may improve urinary tract infections and kidney stones. According to the Phytomed Health Group, the corn silk utilized in the production of the tea has diuretic properties and may help to sooth irritation in the urinary system. Furthermore, corn silk, when used in conjunction with other herbs, may help treat health conditions such as mumps or inflammation of urinary bladder or urethra.

Premenstrual Syndrome

Lori A. Futterman and John E. Jones, co-authors of "PMS, Perimenopause and You," explain that corn silk may alleviate common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, such as water retention, breast tenderness and bloating. Futterman and Jones also mention, however, that corn silk tea should not be ingested by pregnant or nursing women.

Blood-Glucose Stabilization

Blood-glucose stabilization is another health benefit that is associated with consumption of corn silk tea. A study published in the November 2009 edition of "Nutrition & Metabolism" investigated the effect corn silk may have on mice diagnosed with hyperglycemia, which is the excess of glucose in the bloodstream. The results indicated that corn silk extract significantly decreased hyperglycemia levels through the amplification of insulin levels and the mending of damaged beta cells. Furthermore, the mice exhibited an increased ability to store sugar in the liver.

Additional Benefits

In addition to supporting urinary tract health, relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and stabilizing blood-glucose levels, Phytomed Health Group notes that corn silk may also alleviate prostate disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome and obesity. Corn silk also contains antiseptic properties that may help to eliminate skin boils and treat other minor wounds or infections. The vitamin K content of corn silk may also help to control bleeding during childbirth. Additional benefits include treatment for heart complications, jaundice, malaria and gonorrhea.


above are the benefits of taking corn silk tea for kidney disease patients, which will be good for them. in addition, there are also some other herbal teas that will be good for kidney disease patients, such as nettle leaf tea, dandelion root tea, etc. if you want to get more information about the herbal teas and herbal treatment, you can send e-mail to me caraliu1989@gmail.com.