Scientific Name: Zea mays
Plant Family: Poaceae, grass family
Actions: Demulcent, vulnerary, cholagogue, diuretic, anti-lithic, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, alterative, hypotensive, tonic
Energetics: Drying and mildly cooling
Preparations: Tea, tincture, vinegar
Uses: Edema, irritation or inflammation of the urinary tract; cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis, urinary retention and kidney or urinary stones/gravel
Cautions: High in K+