Corn Silk Yu Mi Xu 500g Dried Herbal Tea Material Hand Selected Natural Sun Dried

Corn Silk, known in TCM as Yu Mi Xu (玉米须), is the dried style and stigma collected from Zea mays. This 500g pack contains hand-selected, naturally sun-dried corn silk in its whole natural form. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with mild sweetness and neutral nature. Commonly prepared as a simple herbal infusion or added to culinary recipes. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried corn silk in whole natural form, hand selected from the new harvest
• Botanical source Zea mays, known in TCM as Yu Mi Xu (玉米须)
• Naturally sun dried with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM as a gentle daily herbal infusion
• 500g value pack suitable for tea, soups, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically light golden to pale yellow-brown in color with fine silky strands. The aroma is mildly sweet and grain-like, and brewed corn silk typically yields a soft, gently sweet, clean-tasting infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a mild standalone herbal infusion
• Blend with other herbs for a traditional decoction
• Add to soups and congee during cooking
• Use in seasonal wellness drinks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, corn silk has long been prepared as a simple water infusion or simmered alongside other herbs. It is a common folk ingredient in daily teas, especially in summer, and is sometimes added to soups and congee. Traditional pairings often include other mild, sweet herbs used for everyday wellness drinks.

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