Dried Corn Silk Yu Mi Xu Zea mays Styles for Herbal Tea and Decoction 500g

Dried Corn Silk, known in TCM as Yu Mi Xu (玉米须), from the styles and stigmas of Zea mays. This clean, sifted botanical is a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient, sweet and neutral in nature and traditionally associated with the kidney and bladder channels. Commonly simmered as a mild tea or added to decoctions, it is a simple pantry staple for seasonal wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried corn silk styles and stigmas, carefully cleaned and free of visible debris
• Botanical source Zea mays, a well-known traditional Chinese herbal material
• Sweet and neutral in TCM nature, traditionally linked to kidney and bladder channels
• Versatile form suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary simmering
• Generous 500g bulk pack with a 24-month shelf life for regular home use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to light brown in color with fine, soft, thread-like strands. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and when simmered the liquid typically shows a light amber hue with a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a mild standalone herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Use in congee or soup simmering for a light herbal note
• Brew with chrysanthemum or other herbs for seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, corn silk has long been simmered alone or with herbs such as chrysanthemum or job's tears as a light daily tea. It is a common summer and seasonal ingredient in folk herbal routines, valued for its sweet, neutral character and easy preparation by gentle decoction.

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