Corn silk - medicinal properties and contraindications: instructions and recipes

Corn columns have gained particular popularity due to their pronounced effect on the biliary and urinary systems. Therefore, decoctions, infusions and other forms are actively used in folk medicine for such diseases.

Corn silk can be found in pharmacies in tablet form, as an alcohol tincture and as part of herbal teas. In addition, dried material is available for sale. If you wish, you can prepare corn silks yourself; fortunately, there are enough corn fields in Russia.

What are corn silks?

The fibers that are located around the corn cob are valuable to humans as a source of a number of very useful substances. This is corn silk. When assembled, they look like tow. Raw materials can be harvested in the summer, when the cobs reach milky ripeness .
The process is done manually, by cutting the fibers with a sickle or knife. After the raw materials are collected, they must be dried in dryers at a temperature of forty degrees or by spreading the collected material in a layer one to two centimeters thick in the shade.

What is corn silk

These are the fibers located around the cob. People also call them “hair”. They need to be collected during the period of “milk” ripeness. During this period, the “hair” is light green, elastic and juicy. Then they have the greatest healing properties. Over time, the fibers darken, become dry, and the content of vitamins and other useful substances in them decreases sharply.

Collected by hand using a knife or sickle, the fibers are laid out on paper in the shade and in a draft. They must be turned over periodically to avoid rotting. Can be dried in the oven at 40 degrees. Dried products are stored for no more than three years.

Since ancient times, traditional healers have known the benefits of corn silk. Therefore, many recipes containing this product as the main ingredient have survived to this day.

To get the maximum benefit from using medicines from corn silk, you need to find out what restrictions and contraindications exist for their use.

Application

Corn silk has a mild sedative effect, so its systematic use can have a beneficial effect on the nervous system and eliminate insomnia. Stigmas are processed in various ways, preparing decoctions, tinctures, and oils. Their use is approved by official medicine and is often recommended by doctors to cleanse the body, improve metabolism and increase the resistance of the immune system to negative factors that provoke diseases, including oncology.
In addition to its medicinal properties, the raw material has contraindications.

Preparation and application

Columns are harvested in late summer or early autumn, when the medicinal properties of corn silk are at their peak and the corn itself is at the stage of milk maturity. Moreover, the collection is carried out entirely by hand: the corn “hairs” are carefully separated from the cobs.

They usually dry in the open air, spreading the material in a thin, loose layer. Drying in the oven is allowed, however, you should carefully monitor the temperature (not to exceed 40°C) and periodically turn the stigmas. The main thing is not to overexpose it - after drying, the raw material remains yellow-brown in color. The dried raw materials are ready for processing for further use.

To achieve the desired effect, you need to know how to brew corn silk. Here are some recipes for processing dry product.

Decoction

Peculiarities. It has the most powerful effect.

Preparation and use

1. You need to take enamel dishes, about 40 g of crushed stigmas and 200 ml of purified water.
2. Bring to a boil in a steam bath and leave to simmer for a quarter of an hour.
3. After straining, if it turns out to be less than a glass, add until full.
4. The finished decoction is good for two days; take it warm up to four times a day. It has a cumulative effect, so it is usually used in courses: 14 days of treatment, a break of at least 30 days, again 14 days of treatment.

Infusion

Peculiarities. It is used when alcohol tinctures are not recommended for medical reasons.

Preparation and use

1. Brew a tablespoon of dry material with a glass of boiling water.
2. Leave for about two hours.
3. Strain and dilute with water.
4. The finished infusion is consumed for 14 days up to four times a day.

Tea

Peculiarities. Used for prophylactic purposes.

Preparation and use

1. You can make herbal tea by adding a teaspoon of stigmas to your regular tea leaves.
2. Individual herbal mixture: mint, thyme, currants, and yarrow work well in tandem with corn.

Alcohol tincture

Peculiarities. It has a pronounced effect due to its rapid entry into the bloodstream.

Preparation and use

1. To prepare the tincture, take 100 grams of corn silk, pour 0.5 liters of ethyl alcohol, 50-70% strength, into them.
2. Infuse in a dark, cool place for about 30 days.
3. Take the resulting medicine one teaspoon before meals.

Extract

It is better to buy corn silk extract at pharmacies, since extracting the plant into liquid form in the required concentration is possible only on an industrial scale using factory equipment.

Benefit

The widespread use of corn silk is due to the content of ascorbic acid, fatty oils, saponins, vitamin K, selenium, and starch in them. Due to the ability of fibers to eliminate inflammatory processes, their use is recommended for men with symptoms of inflammation of the urinary tract. Regular use improves potency. For women, in addition to general health improvement (improved sleep, elimination of headaches), the therapeutic effect is expressed in a decrease in uterine bleeding, inflammation of the mucous membranes in gynecological diseases, and prevention of oncology.

Since this is a product of natural origin, and at the same time it has many beneficial properties, the use of the product is acceptable to maintain children's health. Stigma fiber is useful for normalizing the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and the anti-inflammatory effect facilitates wound healing. When adding this product to food for children, it is important to observe the dosage, which should be half that of adults.

During pregnancy

The properties of corn fibers make them an excellent product that will safely provide the expectant mother with the necessary nutrients and help improve overall health. The plant is effective for removing toxins , which is especially important if during pregnancy there is a need for drug therapy. The diuretic anti-inflammatory properties of fibers help in many cases where the immune system and regeneration system require support (for example, with cystitis).

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In home cosmetology

Corn silk has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and helps normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands. You can use the product in home cosmetology in the absence of individual intolerance. But it is not recommended to apply a decoction or infusion of corn silk to the skin during an exacerbation of acne.

At home, you can make an anti-inflammatory and drying tonic using a decoction of corn silk. Take a glass of the product, mix it with aloe juice (1 tablespoon), add cucumber lotion in an amount of 10-20 ml. Store the finished toner in the refrigerator and wipe your face with it in the morning.

Medicinal properties

Fiber contains a complex of substances, including selenium, which promotes the breakdown of fats and cleanses the body of toxins that provoke the growth of cancer cells. If we try to compile the entire list in which the systematic use of fibers with medicinal properties leads to good results , then it will be very long. The product is indicated for use in the following pathologies:

• urolithiasis (as a diuretic);
• cholecystitis;
• excess weight problems;
• prevention of atherosclerosis;
• inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract;
• liver diseases;
• gynecological problems (bleeding);
• male problems (prostatitis, sexual dysfunction);
• pancreatitis;
• swelling;
• general improvement in blood composition, including lowering sugar;
• cosmetic problems - hair loss, skin acne.

For the gallbladder

The gallbladder is a container for bile, which is formed in the liver and enters the duodenum in portions during meals. This process affects digestion, including the breakdown of fats. To maintain the health of the entire hepatobiliary system, regular outflow of bile is important. Otherwise, it thickens and stones begin to form.

The use of corn silk helps to avoid thickening of bile and the development of gallstone disease, which almost completely disrupts the functionality of the gallbladder and gradually disables the pancreas, liver and other organs of the digestive tract. The course of treatment usually lasts 14-30 days.

Use an infusion or decoction. After the end of the period of use, you can take a break for a month and then repeat the dose. When you brew corn silk or prepare a decoction, you should follow a diet that limits simple carbohydrates and excludes fried foods.

Contraindications

When consuming the product, reasonable moderation must be observed, otherwise the benefits may turn into harm. There is the following list of contraindications:

1. Poor appetite or underweight. Stigmas have the ability to promote weight loss.
2. Thrombophlebitis.
3. Thrombosis.
4. Phlebeurysm.
5. Allergic reactions caused by intolerance to individual components of the product.

Diseases of the genitourinary system

The beneficial properties of corn silk are used in the treatment of kidneys. Infusions have a relaxing effect on the bladder, reduce irritation of the urinary tubules, which increases urine output.

Diuretic:

• Brew 2 tablespoons of boiling water. chopped fibers, leave for an hour, strain.

Take 1/2 cup 3 times a day.

Kidney failure:

• Brew a dessert spoon of raw material with a glass of boiling water, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, leave for half an hour, strain.

Take 2 tbsp. every 3 hours.

Stones . The medicinal properties of corn silk are used to dissolve stones in the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.

Recipe 1:

• Brew a glass of boiling water 1 tsp. crushed raw materials, leave for an hour in a closed glass container, strain.

Take 1/3 cup half an hour before meals three times a day. Store the infusion in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days. Treatment for 3-4 months dissolves or reduces the size of the stones.

Recipe 2:

1. Brew 1 tbsp glass of milk. corn silk, cook for 10 minutes over low heat, strain.
2. Bring to a boil again.

Take 1/3 cup half an hour before meals.

A rat study confirms that corn silk supplementation improves benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How to brew corn silk

Dry corn silk can be brewed as a decoction, infusion or tea, depending on the patient’s illness. Decoctions differ from infusions in that to prepare them, the stigmas are brewed with boiling water and kept on fire for 10-15 minutes. Infusions are not boiled, but the brewed medicinal raw materials are simply kept for several hours so that the herb gives all its medicinal properties to the water. Stigmas can be mixed with other leaves as tea without any particular contraindications.

For the liver

Corn silk for the liver is used in the treatment of pancreatitis, cholelithiasis, hepatitis, and biliary dyskinesia. A decoction of them has choleretic properties and helps in the complex treatment of the gastrointestinal tract. Cooking instructions

• Brew two tablespoons of crushed stigmas with a glass of boiling water;
• keep in a water bath under the lid for 15-20 minutes;
• leave for 40-50 minutes, filter;
• add water to make a glass of broth;
• drink a heated tablespoon of liquid after each meal for 14-20 days, then take a break for a month.

Another recipe for treating the liver and gall bladder is to use a medicinal decoction of corn silk. Method of its manufacture:

• Brew three teaspoons of dry herb with a glass of boiling water;
• leave for at least half an hour, or better yet, strain through a fine strainer;
• drink a tablespoon after meals (four times a day);
• the course of treatment will be 10 days, after which you need to take a break for 30-50 days;
• Contraindications for use will be active liver disease.

For weight loss

Corn silk for weight loss can be used in the form of a self-prepared tincture or purchased at a pharmacy. This remedy helps relieve swelling, improve metabolic processes, and break down fats . Method for preparing a tonic tincture:

• dry, fill them with the same amount of ethyl alcohol (96%, better to buy at the pharmacy) or vodka;
• put in a dark place for 20 days, shake periodically;
• strain;
• to reduce appetite, drink 1.5 ml of tincture before meals with half a glass of water;
• the course lasts 28 days, followed by a two-week break.

For the gallbladder

Corn stalks with silks are excellent for treating diseases of the kidneys, genitourinary system, cystitis, kidney stones, and inflammation. According to reviews, it is optimal to mix them with a collection of agrimony, centaury and immortelle herbs. Brewing instructions:

• take a tablespoon of the mixture of components in equal proportions;
• Brew 450 ml of boiling water, keep in a water bath for 25 minutes;
• leave covered for an hour;
• dilute with water to make half a liter of liquid;
• drink 50 ml three times a day after meals.

During pregnancy

The use of corn fiber during pregnancy should be done with caution and after consultation with a doctor. When carrying a child, alcohol tincture of the product is prohibited, since ethanol has a negative effect on the fetus, threatening the risk of miscarriage or congenital pathologies. If your doctor allows, you can drink a decoction of stigmas, but not more than a glass per day.
It is used to eliminate cystitis, taken five hours before bedtime, for a course of 10 days.

What are the benefits of corn silk extract for weight loss?

Corn fiber is often found in weight loss teas and other herbs that reduce appetite. You can prepare the infusion yourself. To do this, pour half a glass of crushed raw material into 0.5 liters of boiling water and let it brew for 2 hours. The weight loss infusion is ready for use. You need to drink 100-150 grams strictly 20 minutes before meals.

Weight loss is due to the fact that corn fiber reduces the desire to eat and helps reduce cravings for sweets. The infusion is able to normalize metabolic processes in the body and remove excess fluid. This is important when losing weight, as well as when fighting cellulite. The positive properties of the treatment include the fact that the stigmas are rich in B vitamins.

Treatment of excess weight with an infusion of corn fiber has not only a positive effect, but also negative aspects. For example, appetite decreases only with constant use; you cannot even skip doses a couple of times. Treatment leads to the removal of certain microelements (potassium and magnesium) from the body, which must be replenished with additional medications. The disadvantage of such weight loss is the risk of cystitis due to frequent urination.

How to drink corn silk

You can take tinctures, decoctions and teas from corn silk, taking into account contraindications. General rules for using the drug are:

• be sure to follow the proportions indicated in the recipe to obtain the desired concentration;
• there should be a break between courses so that the medicinal properties of the herb are fully revealed and do not have a negative effect;
• Check with your doctor for prescriptions and therapy, because decoctions and infusions may affect the intake of other medications.

How to drink if you have diabetes

To lower blood sugar levels and stimulate the pancreas, take extract , which is sold in pharmacies. You can do it yourself. Principle of taking the medicine:

• every day after meals, take 1 ml of extract mixed with 100 ml of water;
• the course of treatment lasts a month, then a break is needed for 15 days;
• To obtain a stable result, it is recommended to drink the product for at least six months;
• Before taking, consult your doctor about contraindications.

For kidney diseases

Corn silk helps remove excess fluid from the body and relieves stress on the urinary system, including the prostate. The products also have a positive effect on eliminating sand and small kidney stones. They dissolve 3 types of kidney stones: carbonate, phosphate and urate. They are also used to treat bedwetting.

But to achieve the desired result, you need to take corn silk for at least a month daily, in the form of a decoction, infusion or extract. The drinking regime during the treatment period should be sufficient. Drink at least 1.5 liters of clean water without gas.

Extract

Pharmacies sell ready-made corn silk extract, which includes dry raw materials and a water-propylene glycol mixture. The medicine has instructions for use:

1. Adults should take 5 drops in 50-200 ml of water three times a day, half an hour before meals.
2. The course lasts 8-10 weeks, repeated after 2-3 weeks.
3. To achieve a quick effect, you can put five drops of the extract under your tongue.
4. Shake the bottle before use (available in 30 ml glass bottles).
5. Contraindications for use are children and adolescents under 14 years of age, pregnancy, lactation, increased blood clotting, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, varicose veins, individual intolerance.
6. The composition of the tincture does not contain dyes, preservatives, sugar, alcohol, or GMOs.

How many days to drink the decoction and how to do it correctly?

Infusions and decoctions of corn fibers are taken in accordance with the doctor's indications. The duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of the disease, and is therefore determined individually, taking into account all the features. Before use, the infusion must be shaken, it should be slightly warm. The dosage depends on the patient's age. Typically for an adult, the dose is 1 to 3 tablespoons every 3-4 hours. For children it is less:

• children from 3 to 7 years old - 1 teaspoon of infusion;
• a child aged 7 to 10 years – 1 dessert spoon;
• children from 10 to 14 years old - 1 tablespoon;
• over the age of 14 years, take the drug at the rate of an adult.

Price of corn silk in a pharmacy

There are varieties of the drug on the shelves of domestic pharmacies. You can buy pure extract, dry raw material, or mixed with other herbs. See the table for approximate prices for drugs in Moscow:

During pregnancy

Corn silk can be used during pregnancy only after prior consultation with specialists. Traditional methods are in most cases contraindicated during pregnancy. The mechanism of influence of even natural remedies on the fetus has not been fully studied. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, you should not use corn silk during pregnancy. Alcohol tinctures are strictly contraindicated, since ethanol has a strong effect on the fetus and can contribute to the formation of various abnormalities in the development of the child.

Cholelithiasis

Many patients are interested in how to brew fresh corn silk, and whether they contain more useful substances than dry raw materials. Much more often, dry crushed fibers are used to prepare preparations, which completely retain all the healing properties of fresh raw materials. There is no difference in preparation: in the recipes given, stigmas can be used both fresh and dried.

To combat cholelithiasis, a decoction should be used. To do this, pour boiling water (200 ml) into 1 teaspoon (teaspoon) of the raw material and place the container with the composition in a water bath for 30 minutes. After this, the broth must be cooled at room temperature and strained. Using boiled water, the volume of liquid is brought to the original volume. Take it before meals three times a day.

Anti-obesity tincture

Stigma is a good natural remedy for those who want to lose weight. This drink reduces the feeling of hunger, and even reduces the desire to snack on something sweet. In addition, harmful substances and excess fluid are removed from the body.

Components:

• Water – 1 tbsp;
• Stigma – 0.1 kg.

The fibers should be filled with hot water and left in a dark place for a couple of hours. The drink will then need to be strained and drunk three times a day, about thirty minutes before meals. but it should be consumed no longer than a couple of weeks. After which you must take a break for the same fourteen days. And then repeat the course again, during which it will be useful to eat fruits and fresh vegetables as a supplement. And don't forget about sports. It is better to avoid flour and sweets during the course.

For kidney treatment

Corn silk has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. That is why they are successfully used to treat many kidney ailments. Preparations based on them relieve inflammation, reduce the formation of stones and sand, and accelerate their removal from the body. The plant works most effectively in combination with burdock, immortelle and centaury.

How to brew corn silk? Kidneys are most often treated with a decoction of one teaspoon (teaspoon) of stigmas and 200 ml of warm water. The resulting mixture is placed in a water bath under a lid for half an hour. Then the broth should cool to room temperature. After this, it should be strained and taken 20 minutes before each meal, two tablespoons (tablespoons) three times a day.

To treat kidney stones, the decoction should be more concentrated: two teaspoons of the raw material are poured into 150 ml of water and taken one tablespoon four times a day.

Recipe for weight loss

Corn silk tincture is used for weight loss. You can make it yourself, or you can buy it at the pharmacy. This drug eliminates swelling, stimulates metabolism, and improves the absorption of lipids.

To prepare the tincture, you need to take 185 grams of dried plant material and add 150 ml of 70% alcohol. The medicine is infused in a tightly closed container for 3 weeks, then filtered. You should drink 40 drops of tincture per day. Drops are dissolved in half a glass of water and taken an hour before meals.

This medicine helps not only to lose weight, but also to normalize the nervous system, get rid of anxiety, irritation, and insomnia.

Rules for the procurement of plant raw materials

Both stalks and silks of corn are used in the treatment of various diseases. Corn silk is the fiber found near the cob. Plant materials should be dried in a room protected from sunlight. A prerequisite for storing corn silk is constant access to fresh air.

Drying of plant materials is carried out on paper. In this case, the stigmas are periodically turned over to prevent the formation of mold.

Important! The optimal shelf life of medicinal raw materials is 2 years. Dried stigmas should be kept in a cool place.

Indications for use of corn silk

Corn fibers are saturated with chemical compounds that stimulate lipid metabolism, cleanse tissues of toxins and breakdown products, and prevent the development of malignant tumors. Stigmas are an effective medicine against a huge number of diseases. The herbal product is recommended for use when:

• obesity;
• liver pathologies;
• urolithiasis;
• pancreatitis;
• inflammation of the urinary organs;
• cholecystitis;
• prostatitis;
• impotence;
• swelling;
• atherosclerosis;
• heavy menstruation and uterine bleeding;
• diabetes mellitus;
• baldness;
• acne rashes.

Chemical composition of corn silk

In terms of the content of useful elements, corn fibers are more valuable than many fruits. The product contains vitamins:

• ascorbic acid;
• pantothenic acid;
• phytomenadione.

Among the minerals in the composition of medicinal raw materials, the following can be noted:

• copper;
• aluminum;
• iron;
• manganese;
• selenium.

All of the above substances are present in the product in an optimal ratio, therefore they enhance each other’s effects. As a result, stigmas are effective against many pathological conditions.

The product is also rich in flavonoids, tannins, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids - compounds that are essential for the human body.

Growing

Corn is a plant that loves warmth. But the sprouts can withstand short-term temperatures of even 3 degrees Celsius. Good seedlings can be expected only at 10 degrees Celsius. Adult plants die at the first frost, with the onset of autumn. Corn loves light and is drought tolerant. Ripening lasts up to 150 days, or even longer. When we have grown a plant ourselves, we can take from it not only tasty fruits, but also long hairs at the end of the cob. These are the stigmas that we need.

The main effects of corn silk on the body

Corn silk has many beneficial properties and benefits. In addition to the above properties, corn threads also have the ability to:

• normalize metabolism and saturate the body with minerals and beneficial elements;
• reduce blood cholesterol levels;
• restore water-salt balance;
• calm the nervous system;
• remove parasites from the body, such as helminths.

Interesting fact: corn starch is used to make sweets, candies, vinegar and alcoholic beverages. Parts of corn are also used to create fabrics, adhesives, and water filters. Corn oil is used to make rubber, detergents and paint.

Elimination of pathologies of the male reproductive system

To get rid of prostatitis, it is recommended to take an infusion of corn silk. To prepare the medicine, you need to take 60 grams of plant material and pour 400 ml of boiling water. The solution is infused until it cools, then filtered. Every day you need to take half a glass of medicine before meals. The duration of therapy is 2 weeks.

Corn silk tincture helps get rid of impotence. You need to take 250 grams of plant material, pour half a glass of 70% alcohol. The solution is infused for 2 weeks in a cool place, preferably in the refrigerator, then filtered. On an empty stomach you should take 30 drops diluted with boiled water per day. Treatment lasts 2 weeks, then a pause is made for several days.

Using the above recipes, you can normalize urination function, stimulate kidney function, extinguish inflammation of the prostate gland, and strengthen the immune system.

Corn columns with silks

Corn on the cob is a healthy product from a nutritional point of view. For the preparation of raw materials as a medicine, bunches of corn columns with stigmas are suitable.

For further use of these bunches for medicinal purposes, they are selected when harvesting and cleaning the leaves of a corn cob. This grass is popularly called “corn hair”.

Raw materials are stocked in late summer - early September, when corn is actively blooming. Columns need to be selected whole, golden or pinkish in color, while dark stigmas or those with traces of mold are rejected.

This herb is dried in a dark, well-ventilated place. If dried flowers get wet, they will become unusable.

Columns of corn with stigmas in the form of a preparation represent pieces of hairs, the columns themselves and stigmas. They are brown, red-brown, or light yellow.

The smell is weak, herbal. The aqueous extract is characterized by viscosity and sliminess to taste.

Benefits of using the plant

In addition to the basic properties already described, the drug is also used in other areas. For example, for the prevention of atherosclerosis.

The content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, phosphatides and sito-stearins in corn “hair” helps in the fight against cholesterol, successfully removing it from the body.

This herb can strengthen the patient’s nervous system due to its saturation with important microelements.

Regular intake of decoctions and infusions from stigmas helps to have a more restful sleep, reduce irritability and anxiety levels, and increase performance.

Traditional medicine has discovered another property of corn columns - they help fight excess body weight. With the use of infusions, the feeling of hunger is dulled, metabolism accelerates, the body begins to get rid of excess fluid, and swelling goes away.

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A positive effect is observed in increasing the metabolic processes of fats, which leads to significant weight loss.

Medicines based on corn silk columns purify the blood and improve its clotting. This is an invaluable benefit for women who suffer from heavy bleeding at the beginning of the cycle, and helps people with poor blood clotting. Corn cobs also have a hemostatic property.

Alcohol tincture for cholecystitis

You can purchase a ready-made tincture made from stigmas at the pharmacy. Before use, it is recommended to dilute 30 drops of the medicine with 0.2 liters of water. The resulting solution is taken three times a day. It effectively helps with cholecystitis. With this disease, there is an inflammatory process in the gallbladder.

The main signs of cholecystitis include:

• pain in the area of ​​the right hypochondrium;
• Bitter taste in the mouth;
• Nausea;
• Bloating;
• Deterioration of stool.

In the chronic form of cholecystitis, pain is usually quite mild. The patient experiences dull, aching pain, which may intensify after eating junk food.

The main causes of the disease include:

• Inflammatory process in the gastrointestinal tract;
• Organ damage by viruses;
• Parasitic infestation;
• Inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.

The likelihood of developing cholecystitis increases when exposed to the following factors:

• Hereditary predisposition;
• Dyskinesia of the bile ducts;
• Poor blood supply to the gallbladder due to hypertension, diabetes mellitus or atherosclerosis;
• Allergic reactions;
• Congenital anomalies of the gallbladder;
• Dyscholia, accompanied by damage to the walls of the gallbladder;
• Endocrine diseases;
• Excess body weight;
• Failure of the menstrual cycle.

Without proper treatment, the disease can lead to a variety of complications:

• Cholangitis;
• Hepatitis;
• Deterioration of gallbladder function;
• Purulent inflammation of the organ;
• Gangrene of the gallbladder with the occurrence of peritonitis;
• Organ rupture;
• Intestinal obstruction.

When the disease worsens, a gentle diet is necessary. During the first two days, it is recommended to drink exclusively still water and fruit juices diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio.

A decoction made from rose hips is also useful for inflammation in the gallbladder.

During an attack of cholecystitis, it is recommended to eat the following foods:

• Slimy soups;
• Rice, semolina or oatmeal;
• Berry mousses;
• Jelly;
• Kiseli.

Food is consumed in small portions in order to reduce the load on the organs of the digestive system. When the patient’s well-being improves, the diet includes low-fat cottage cheese, boiled fish, steamed meat, and white bread crackers.

Corn fiber tea

In fact, it is much easier to prepare than it seems. For this drink you will need:

• Water – 1 tbsp;
• Corn fibers – 1 tbsp. l;
• Honey - to taste
• Brewed tea – 1 tsp.

The fibers along with the brewed tea should be poured with a glass of boiling water and allowed to brew for a little less than half an hour. Then strain. You shouldn't add sugar here. If you like sweet drinks, add a little honey.

You should drink this tea two to three times a day. The drink can be prepared for future use and stored in the refrigerator. This will be especially true in the summer. But you shouldn’t leave tea there for more than a couple of days.

Helpful advice: experts insist that you should not drink this drink immediately before bed. It is best to drink tea three hours before going to bed. And it is also worth consulting with a doctor so that he can calculate the optimal daily dosage.

Composition and benefits

Corn silk contains:

• vitamins;
• essential oils;
• mineral elements;
• tannins;
• proteins;
• carbohydrates;
• saponins;
• hormones;
• glycosides.

A pronounced choleretic effect improves the functioning of the entire digestive system.
The beneficial components of corn fibers give them choleretic, diuretic, antioxidant, hemostatic, and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, medicinal products based on them strengthen the immune system, normalize metabolism in the body, neutralize the effects of toxins, and relieve pain symptoms. This contributes to the effective use of the plant for the prevention and treatment of many diseases:

• liver;
• kidney;
• Bladder;
• female genitourinary organs;
• overweight;
• diabetes mellitus;
• atherosclerosis;
• tuberculosis;
• heart failure;
• fungal infections;
• insomnia;
• nervous disorders;
• prostatitis;
• pancreatitis;
• swelling.

Anti-inflammatory properties will help with exacerbation of the disease.
The plant can reduce the thickness of bile and improve its flow. Corn silk also lowers bilirubin levels and increases the number of platelets in the blood, accelerating blood clotting. These properties make it possible to prescribe products based on corn fibers for the treatment of liver ailments:

• inflammation in the liver, gall bladder and bile ducts;
• disorders of the biliary system.