Dried Corn Silk Yu Mi Xu 500g Natural Herbal Tea for Daily Infusions

Dried Corn Silk, known in TCM as Yu Mi Xu (玉米须), from the styles and stigmas of Zea mays. These soft thread-like strands are traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, where corn silk is considered sweet and bland in flavor and associated with the kidney and bladder channels. Commonly simmered or steeped as a mild herbal infusion, it is a simple botanical for home tea preparation and everyday wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried corn silk threads, a classic Chinese folk herb
• Botanical source: Zea mays, styles and stigmas of the corn plant
• Known in TCM as Yu Mi Xu (玉米须), sweet and bland in traditional nature
• Naturally dried strands suitable for tea, decoction, and culinary use
• Generous 500g pre-packed bag for regular home brewing

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to light brown, fine and silky in texture with a mild, hay-like aroma. When steeped or simmered, the infusion is typically light amber with a soft, faintly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light daily herbal tea
• Simmer into a traditional corn silk decoction
• Add to soups or grain congee during cooking
• Blend with other mild herbs for seasonal infusions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, corn silk has long been prepared as a simple water infusion or gentle decoction, often simmered for several minutes and sipped warm. It is traditionally associated with supporting comfortable fluid balance and is commonly paired with other mild herbs such as chrysanthemum or job's tears in seasonal home teas. Many households also cook it alongside corn, soups, or congee.

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