100% Natural Corn Stigma Extract, Flavones

• Certification: ISO, FDA, HACCP, Kosher, Halal
• Assay Method: HPLC, UV
• Application Form: Tablet, Capsule
• Application: Food, Health Care Products, Medicine
• State: Powder
• Botanical Source: Zea Mays L.
• Model NO.: 144-68-3
• Part of Plant Used: Stigma
• Appearance: Fine Brownish Yellow Powder
• Shelf Life: 2 Years
• Transport Package: Packed in Fiber Drum, LDPE Bag Inside. 25kg/Drum
• Specification: 4: 1, 10: 1, Flavones 2.7%-14%
• Trademark: kingherbs
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 1302199099
• Production Capacity: 500kgs

Product Description

Product Name: Corn Silk Extract(Stigma Maydis extract)
Botanical Source: Zea mays L.
Specifications: 5:1 10:1 20:1
Plant Part Use: Silk.
CAS No.: 84696-06-0
Appearance: Fine brownish yellow powder

Features:
Corn silk are the fine pale yellow threads that surround an un-shucked corn cob and are actually that stigmas from the female plant. These threads have traditionally been used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of disorders, especially those affecting the urinary tract. Corn silk contains saponins, B vitamins, and small amounts of iron, zinc and other minerals.

How does it work?
Corn silk contains proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It also contains chemicals which might work like water pills (diuretics), and it might alterblood sugar levels, and help reduce inflammation.

Glucose Metabolism:
A study conducted by J. Guo, T. Liu, L. Han and Y. Liu and published in the November 2009 issue of " Nutrition and Metabolism " investigated how corn silk would affect hyperglycemia in mice. The result stated that corn silk extract significantly reduced the level of hyperglycemia by repairing damaged beta cells. They also saw an increase in the ability of the subjects' livers to store sugar. It was suggested that corn silk could be used as a medicine or food source for those who suffer from hyperglycemia.


Indications:
Bedwetting.
Bladder infections.
Inflammation of the prostate.
Inflammation of the urinary system.
Kidney stones.
Congestive heart failure.
Diabetes.
Fatigue.
High blood pressure.
High cholesterol levels.
Other conditions.

Functions:
Increase the excretion of chloride. The diuretic effect is mainly outside of the kidney, to the kidney function is very weak;
It has a choleretic effect, increase bile secretion and promote bile excretion, can reduce organic and impurity in bile;
Can accelerate the process of blood coagulation, increase blood levels of thrombin increased platelet count;
Lowering blood pressure and blood glucose effect, the fermentation preparation of corn stigma has a very significant reduction in blood sugar to rabbit.

Side effects:
Corn silk seems to be safe for most people.
Corn silk can decrease potassium levels in the blood and can cause skin rashes,itching, and allergies.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Corn silk is safe for pregnant women when used in the amounts normally found in food. But larger amounts are unsafe, because corn silk might stimulate the uterus and cause a miscarriage. Not enough is known about the safety of taking corn silk if you are breast-feeding. It's best to stick to food amounts of corn silk if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Diabetes: There is some concern that large amount of corn silk might lowerblood sugar. This could interfere with blood sugar control in people who have diabetes.
High blood pressure or low blood pressure: Large amounts of corn silk might interfere with control of these conditions.
Blood levels of potassium that are too low: Large amounts of corn silk might make these conditions worse.
Corn allergy: Applying lotions that contain corn silk might cause a rash, redskin, and itchiness if you are allergic to corn silk, corn pollen, or cornstarch.

Interactions:
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with CORN SILK
Corn silk might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking corn silk along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely. The dose of your diabetes medication might need to be changed.
Some medications used for diabetes include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.
Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with CORN SILK
Large amounts of corn silk seem to decrease blood pressure. Taking corn silk along with medications for high blood pressure might cause your blood pressure to go too low.
Some medications for high blood pressure include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.
Medications for inflammation (Corticosteroids) interacts with CORN SILK
Some medications for inflammation can decrease potassium in the body. Corn silk might also decrease potassium in the body. Taking corn silk along with some medications for inflammation might decrease potassium in the body too much.
Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with CORN SILK
Corn silk contains large amounts of vitamin K. Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, corn silk might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin). Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin (Coumadin) might need to be changed.
Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with CORN SILK
Corn silk seems to work like "water pills." Corn silk and "water pills" might cause the body to get rid of potassium along with water. Taking corn silk along with "water pills" might decrease potassium in the body too much.
Some "water pills" that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Microzide), and others.





Packing: Packed in fiber drum, LDPE bag inside. Net weight: 25kgs/drum.
Storage: Keep tightly sealed, store away from moisture, strong heat and sunlight.
Shelf Life: 2 years if sealed and stored in the recommended conditions.



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Characteristic
- We can also customize orders as customer's requirements and specifications. 
- KINGHERBS' is specialized in manufacturing and exporting different kinds of food industry related goods, such as Artemisinin, Myricetin, Olive Leaf Extract Oleuropein 10%~80%, Hydroxytyrosol 5%-50%; 
Olive Fruit Extract Maslinic Acid 5%~50% ; Dihydromyricetin, Sea Buckthorn Oil,   Zinger Zerumbet Extract
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- With the effective exporting system and prompt reaction, we ensure that we can transfer the shipping documents and deliver our cargoes on time. 

FAQ
Q1. About Price: 
The price is negotiable. It can be changed according to your quantity or package. 
Q2. About Sample: 
We can provide the typical size of samples, but the air freight is collect or you pay us the cost in advance.
Q3. About MOQ:
We have no provisions of MOQ, but usually 1KG.
Q4:About Delivery Time
Usually 5-10 days after payment