1. diuresis and detoxification: corn silk contains many effective components, including flavonoids, anthocyanins, alkaloids, etc., which can stimulate the kidney to discharge excess water and waste, enhance urination function and eliminate toxins in the body.

2. Lowering blood pressure: Corn must be rich in potassium, which can regulate the electrolyte balance in the body and prevent the occurrence of hypertension.

3. Lose weight and slim down: soaking corn in water can reduce the body's absorption of excess fat and sugar, reduce the body's toxin burden, and help to lose weight and slim down.

4. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases: Corn stigma is rich in flavonoids and has antioxidant effect, which can reduce blood lipid and cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Taboo of soaking corn silk in water;

1. Pregnant women and lactating women should not eat corn silk.

2. Corn must be alkaline after soaking in water, which will affect the normal function of gastric mucosa, so people with hyperacidity or stomach problems should not eat it.

Corn must contain a lot of cellulose and polysaccharide, which is easy to cause gastrointestinal discomfort, so people with weak gastrointestinal function should eat it in moderation.

4. Corn silk is rich in potassium. If the patient has poor renal function or kidney disease, he should pay attention to controlling the consumption to avoid excessive intake.