Some of the herbs I have found to be helpful in staying healthy are readily available. In fact, quite often we throw away some of these very vital ingredients. Corn silk is one of these; papaya seed is another. These will be the topics of this and next week’s posts.
Before explaining their benefits, let me refer you to the previous post Lump of Figs. Whereas we celebrate the effectiveness of Prunus Africana in reducing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men, it is also quite helpful for women. My dear wife and also my mother (who is currently staying with us) often drink Prunus tea. It helps relieve stress, relax blood vessels, boost immunity and reduce chest pain and inflammation. For men, it treats erectile dysfunction.
Now, back to corn silk. Most of us just enjoy the corn (maize) and throw away the silk together with the husks. That has changed in our house. The tea is easy to make. Just put the silk in boiling water, let it simmer for 20 minutes or so, then keep the ‘tea’ in a cool place. A cup in the morning and afternoon is a good amount to take. The taste ranges from pleasant to “okay,” depending on how it strikes your taste buds.
So, what are the benefits of corn silk tea? It:
- Helps treat urinary tract infection.
- Causes diuretic activity, that is, flushes out excess waste and water from the body, thereby offsetting health problems associated with water retention.
- Reduces blood pressure.
- Prevents the excess formation of uric acid in the body and joints that could result in gout pain.
We are so grateful to God for the healing He brings, supernaturally and through what He provides in nature. Yes, the lump of figs is still at work.