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The efficacy and function of corn stigma Baidu Encyclopedia
Corn silk is the fibrous root of corn plant, which generally refers to blue fibrous root. According to Baidu Encyclopedia, corn must have the following functions and functions:

1. Diuresis and detumescence: Corn silk is rich in potassium, which can play the role of diuresis and detumescence, and has a certain protective effect on the kidney.

2. Lowering blood pressure: Corn must contain a certain amount of polyphenols, which can regulate blood pressure.

3. Antioxidants: Corn silk contains a lot of natural antioxidants, which can help remove free radicals in the human body and improve human immunity.

4. Weight loss and slimming: The cellulose rich in corn silk can accelerate the peristalsis of the intestine, promote defecation, and achieve the effect of weight loss and slimming.

5. Improve anemia: Corn silk is rich in various minerals and vitamins, which can play a role in enriching blood, especially suitable for patients with weak anemia.

6. Anti-cancer effect: Corn must be rich in a substance called "glutamine", which can prevent cancer and fight cancer.

In a word, corn stigma is a very healthy food, a kind of safe, nutritious and delicious rich food, and its potential medicinal value and health-preserving function have been widely recognized.