Yu Mi Xu (玉米须）

Stigma Maydis, Cornsilk

Price range: $2.95 through $14.95

Yu Mi Xu may be helpful in cases of painful urination, urinary tract infections, kidney or gallbladder stones, edema, nephritis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, jaundice, and extreme thirst.

Temperature

Cold
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Hot

Flavor

Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Acrid
Salty
Neutral
Aromatic

Merdians

Bladder
Gallbladder
Heart
Kidney
Large Intestine
Liver
Lung
Pericardium
San Jiao
Small Intestine
Spleen
Stomach

Dosage

9-60g

Actions

Promotes Urination

Reduces Edema

Clears Damp-Heat from the Liver/Gallbladder

Disclaimers

*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.

Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.