Plant Profile

Corn Silk — Traditional Use & Preparation

Two source cards for the same plant, one thinner than the other — combined here with the diuretic-interaction caution neither one carried.

Cautions to Know

Diuretic medications and kidney conditions: Corn silk's mild diuretic effect is real. Combined with a prescription diuretic, it can cause excessive fluid loss and electrolyte depletion (hypokalemia) — muscle cramps, weakness, and in serious cases heart rhythm problems. Use caution or avoid with diuretic medications, kidney disorders, or heart conditions. Not disclosed on either source card.

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