Yu Mi Xu

Stigma Maydis

Corn Silk

Dampness-Draining

About this herb

The fine silk-like strands from corn, used to gently promote urination.

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PinyinYu Mi Xu

Chinese玉米须

Latin (pharmaceutical)Stigma Maydis

EnglishCorn Silk

CategoryDampness-Draining

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