Corn Silk, Yù Mǐ Xū, 玉米须, Stigma Maydis

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Health Benefits
For: Kidney stones
Attributes: Diuretic
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Constituents: 
Vitamin K

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Category: Drain Dampness 
English: Corn Silk    Pinyin:  Yu Mi Xu      Pharmaceutical: Stigma Maydis  
Organs: Bladder • Gallbladder • Liver      Temperature: Neutral  
Taste: Sweet • Bland      Toxicity:   
Patterns: dampness • LV/GB damp heat • Xiao Ke 
Actions:  Drain dampness • Promote urination • Clear damp heat from LV/GB
Indications: Kidney stones • Dampness • Xiao Ke • Jaundice • LV/GB damp heat • Edema • Painful urinary dysfunction
Contraindications: 
Typical Dosage: 9g to 60g          Guidelines
Parts Used:       Notable for: Kidney stones
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Yu Mi Xu

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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:Must monitor if using warfarin (coumadin) since Yu Mi Xu has vitamin K, which can reduce the anticoagulant effects • Caution when in use with other diuretics

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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