Corn Silk (Zea mays) — Hand-Selected Flower-Tea Grade Dried Corn Stigma for Brewing

Corn Silk (Zea mays) is the hand-selected, dried stigma and style of the corn plant, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yù Mǐ Xū (玉米须). Long prized as a gentle, fluid-regulating food herb, corn silk has been used for centuries in daily teas and decoctions to support the body's natural water balance and soothe the urinary system. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet refreshing herb that harmonizes the body without harshness.

Key Selling Points

• Hand-selected flower-tea grade corn silk
• Traditional food herb for daily wellness tea
• Sweet, neutral, and gentle in nature
• Clean, pure, new-crop quality
• Suitable for brewing alone or in blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully hand-selected and dried to preserve its pale golden-yellow to light brown color, fine thread-like texture, and mild, sweet grassy aroma. When brewed, the silk yields a light golden infusion with a delicate, subtly sweet flavor and a smooth, refreshing finish that is easy to drink throughout the day.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, brewed alone or blended
• Traditional decoction for seasonal wellness
• Combined with other food herbs in tea blends
• Cooling summer beverage
• Everyday hydration support

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, corn silk is decocted into light teas and daily beverages to support the body's natural fluid balance and soothe the urinary system. It is often brewed alone as a simple, refreshing tea, or combined with ingredients like dandelion root, chrysanthemum, or plantain herb in traditional wellness blends. In TCM food culture, it is valued as a gentle, neutral herb suitable for regular consumption across the seasons.

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