Zea mays




HISTORY AND USE

Cereal grown all over the world, maize is native to the Andes and, more probably, from Peru It is grown by sowing in the spring. Ripe ears and beards are harvested in summer, before being separated then dry

DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT

THE BASIS OF FOOD IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND SOUTH AMERICA FOR 4 000 YEARS, maize also has many medicinal applications. In the Aztecs, the decoction of corn kernels treated dysentery and stimulated the rise of milk in women The beards (hair of the corn wrapped around the ear) are the part most used by the phytotherapists, especially for diseases of the urinary system.

CURATIVE ACTION

Production of bile

Corn stimulates the production of bile and facilitates its flow into the bile ducts

Circulatory Disorders

In China, tests have indicated that corn may help lower blood pressure and reduce clotting time.

Native American remedy

The American Indians treated a whole series of evils with corn kernels The Maya and the Incas applied a corn poultice on bruises, bumps and burns According to Vogel, the Chickasaws Indians treated prunts (sores due to itching) by placing the affected area above the smoke released by burning old ears.

Urinary disorders

Corn is an effective diuretic in most unary conditions, thanks in particular to its high potassium content II remarkably increases the volume of unnes, relieves inflammation of the bladder In addition, it reduces the number of urination (unner action) and the post-voiding residue, responsible for the feeling of not having completely emptied his bladder.

Kidney stones

Corn will prevent the formation of kidney stones and relieve pain from already formed stones

Cystitis

Corn relieves chronic cystitis and effectively complements the treatment of acute cystitis.

USES

The infusion of beards is calming In drinking 500 ml per day in case of cystitis

Decoction of grains To be applied as a poultice on wounds and pustules