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Yu Mi Xu
Also Known As:
Cornsilk, Indian Corn, Maidis Stigma, Maize Silk, Stigma Maydis, Zea. Zea mays. Family: Gramineae.
Yu Mi Xu Properties: SWEET - NEUTRAL Dosage:1.5 – 4.5g.
Cornsilk Meridian 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.
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