{"product_id":"cornsilk","title":"Cornsilk (Zea mays) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCornsilk \u003cem\u003e(Zea mays)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCornsilk — the long, silky threads that emerge from the tip of a corn ear — is one of the most gentle and accessible botanicals in the North American herbal tradition. While the corn plant itself is one of the most important food crops in human history, its delicate stigmas have been used as a botanical preparation by Native American peoples and Western herbalists for centuries, valued for their mild, soothing character and their connection to one of the most culturally significant plants on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Cornsilk is certified organic, carefully dried to preserve its delicate botanical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zea mays (stigma\/style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poaceae (Grass family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cornsilk, Corn Silk, Maize Silk, Yu Mi Xu (TCM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stigma and style (the silky threads of the female flower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried whole threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, silky, pale yellow to light brown threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly sweet, faintly grassy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, slightly sweet, delicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eZea mays is one of the most important cultivated plants in human history — a tall annual grass domesticated from the wild grass teosinte in southern Mexico approximately 9,000 years ago and now cultivated on every inhabited continent. The corn plant produces separate male flowers (the tassel at the top) and female flowers (the ear), with the cornsilk representing the elongated stigmas of the female flowers — each silk thread corresponding to a single kernel on the cob. Cornsilk has been used in TCM, where it is known as \u003cem\u003eYu Mi Xu\u003c\/em\u003e, and appears in the botanical traditions of numerous Native American nations. It was listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia from 1894 to 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCornsilk has been used by numerous Native American peoples, including the Cherokee, Ojibwe, and Navajo nations, as a botanical preparation. It was adopted by 19th century Eclectic physicians in North America and listed in official pharmacopoeias. In TCM it is classified as a sweet, neutral botanical associated with the Liver, Gallbladder, and Urinary Bladder meridians. It remains a popular botanical in contemporary Western and Chinese herbal traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried cornsilk in hot water for 10–15 minutes for a mild, pleasant tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for alcohol or glycerin extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with Cleavers, Nettle, and Dandelion Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Cornsilk maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a health condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584055410987,"sku":"SQ6286251","price":4.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_22e889b2-3304-4586-919a-b696851ae172.png?v=1764896191","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/cornsilk","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}