Cornsilk Benefits, Uses, Side Effects According to Ayurveda

Metabolic Nature of Cornsilk

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.
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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.
Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.
Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.
Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.
The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.
Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.
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PACIFIES

AGGRAVATES

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.
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PACIFIES

PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES

CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other

Affinity:

Kidney Bladder Urinary

Family:

Poaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cornsilk
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Cleanse & Detox:

Antilithic

STRONG ANTILITHIC

An herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:

Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Energy Vitality:

Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Skin Care & Beauty:

Soothing

SOOTHING

Calms and alleviates irritation, discomfort or pain in a particular region.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Vulnerary

VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Immune System:

Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antiseptic

ANTISEPTIC

Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Helpful in infections and for those with weak immune systems.

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Heart & Circulation:

Alterative

STRONG ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Refrigerant

STRONG REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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Hemostatic

HEMOSTATIC

An herb that stops bleeding.

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Hypotensive

HYPOTENSIVE

An herb that lowers blood pressure.

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Kidney & Urinary:

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Urinary Tonic

URINARY-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.

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Liver & Gallbladder:

Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Hepatoprotective

HEPATOPROTECTIVE

An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Constituents:

Silica Salts

Foods with a Similar Nature to Cornsilk

Chickweed

Chickweed has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Internal-detoxicant, Vulnerary, Alterative, Diuretic, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Refrigerant
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Stinging Nettles

Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common
Antilithic, Internal-detoxicant, Vulnerary, Alterative, Diuretic, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Hemostatic, Urinary-tonic
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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common
Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Nutritive, Antilithic, Diuretic, Vulnerary
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Cucumber

Cucumber has these Actions in Common
Antilithic, Internal-detoxicant, Diuretic, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Hypotensive, Refrigerant
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Burdock Root (Gobo)

Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common
Cholagogue, Nutritive, Alterative, Diuretic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant
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Pomegranate

Pomegranate has these Actions in Common
Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, Nutritive, Alterative, Hemostatic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory
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Carrot

Carrot has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Diuretic, Nutritive, Antilithic, Hypotensive, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant
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Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Cholagogue, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Antilithic, Internal-detoxicant
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Hibiscus

Hibiscus has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Hemostatic, Vulnerary, Cholagogue, Hypotensive
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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common
Alterative, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Hemostatic, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant
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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Cholagogue, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Hepatoprotective
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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cornsilk

Gokshura

Gokshura has these Actions in Common
Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Alterative, Soothing, Analgesic, Urinary-tonic
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Horsetail

Horsetail has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Internal-detoxicant, Urinary-tonic
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Echinacea

Echinacea has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Alterative, Vulnerary, Analgesic
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Red Clover

Red Clover has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Alterative, Vulnerary
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Goldenseal

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common
Hemostatic, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Alterative, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Cholagogue, Diuretic
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Yarrow

Yarrow has these Actions in Common
Antiseptic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory
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Vidari

Vidari has these Actions in Common
Hepatoprotective, Hypotensive, Nutritive, Soothing, Alterative, Urinary-tonic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Hemostatic
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Cleavers

Cleavers has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Vulnerary, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic
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Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common
Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypotensive, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory
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Calendula, Marigold

Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Cholagogue, Hemostatic, Internal-detoxicant, Vulnerary, Alterative
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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Cornsilk Herbal Powder (Zea mays)

Table of Contents

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Metabolic Nature of Cornsilk

Metabolic Nature

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

The Four Temperaments / Humors

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Other

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cornsilk Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

STRONG ANTILITHIC

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

ANALGESIC

NUTRITIVE

SOOTHING

DEMULCENT

VULNERARY

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

ANTISEPTIC

STRONG ALTERATIVE

STRONG REFRIGERANT

HEMOSTATIC

HYPOTENSIVE

DIURETIC

URINARY-TONIC

CHOLAGOGUE

HEPATOPROTECTIVE

Foods with a Similar Nature to Cornsilk

Chickweed has these Actions in Common

Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Cucumber has these Actions in Common

Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

Carrot has these Actions in Common

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

Hibiscus has these Actions in Common

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cornsilk

Gokshura has these Actions in Common

Horsetail has these Actions in Common

Echinacea has these Actions in Common

Red Clover has these Actions in Common

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Vidari has these Actions in Common

Cleavers has these Actions in Common

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Kidney, Bladder & Urinary

Heart, Blood & Circulation

Digestion

CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cornsilk
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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CONTRAINDICATED FOR
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