Corn beard, which is often removed when processing corn, is considered as rare medicinal herbs, even compared to the row with ginseng in nutritious value.Known as Ngoc Me Tu, corn beard is often used in traditional remedies to treat diseases related to the liver and bile.
Corn beard contains vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B1, B2, B6 (pyridoxin), vitamin), vitamin C, vitamin PP, flavonoids, pantothenic acid, isotol, saponins, steroids such as Sytosterol and Sigmasterol, bitter substances, fatty oil, essential oil and many other micronutrients.
It can be said that corn stubble is a mixture of many vitamins and micronutrients in the natural form needed for the body to prevent oxidation better than any tonic.
Corn beard is compared to ginseng.(Photo: Boldsky)
Dr. Bui Thi Yen Nhi, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital - Facility 3 said, corn stubble with irrigation, thermal secretion, often used as bile medicine, jaundice, edema,Tieu Phu, except for low poisoning, making diuretics, heat bar, low pressure.
In folklore, people often use corn beard water as effective to cool down the body, balance the liver function.To enhance the effectiveness, people often coordinate with corn beard with other herbs such as psyllium, chrysanthemum, grass root, cane, cane, prepared into refreshments, heat, good for health.
The pediatrician said that corn beards have substances such as saponin, flavonoids, helping blood vessels, reducing extracellular fluid, increasing sodium secretion.Drinking corn beard can reduce blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar, support high blood lipid treatment.
Note when using corn beard
Corn beard brings many health benefits, but should not be used instead of filtered water.
“The abuse of corn beard can cause excessive diuretic, long -term use, causing imbalance of water and electrolytes.Do not drink in the evening because it can cause urination many times ”, Doctor Nhi noted.
When using corn stubble should be used in a fresh form because it contains more nutrients than dry.Dried corn stubs should only be used for a short time, avoiding low moisture in moisture, which is easy to generate mold, causing harm to health.
According to the pediatrician, some subjects need to note when using corn stubble such as:
- Drinking corn beard can cause low blood pressure, dizziness, fatigue and other unpleasant symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract, even causing low blood pressure.
- For patients who are hypoglycemia, drinking corn beard can cause severe symptoms of hypoglycemia such as suspense, hands tremor, sweating.
- Corn beard contains a certain amount of pollen that can cause discomfort for people with pollen allergy.
- Patients are taking anticoagulant drugs, should not use corn beard.
Doctor Yen Nhi noted that each person's physical and physical condition is different, so before using corn beard water, it is best to consult a professional doctor for advice to ensure safety and brand name.fruit.Moreover, in case you are taking other drugs to treat the disease, you can interact with corn stubble, so consulting your specialist is even more necessary.