Yu Mi Xu

Latin name: Zeae Mays, Stylus

Yu Mi Xu Also Known As: Cornsilk, Indian Corn, Maidis Stigma, Maize Silk, Stigma Maydis, Zea. Zea mays.

Properties: SWEET - NEUTRAL

Dosage: 1.5-4.5g.

Meridians/Channels: BLADDER, GALLBLADDER, LIVER

  • promote urination - re lin, stone lin, edema
  • regulate gallbladder - jaundice
  • wasting, thirst disorder

Also Used For: Orally, corn silk is used for cystitis, urethritis, nocturnal enuresis, prostatitis, and acute chronic inflammation of the urinary system.