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Diuretic properties of maize

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Diuretic properties of maize

The scientific name for corn is Zea Mays, and find among their active ingredients, essential oils, vegetable fats, saponins, potassium, sodium, sulfur, phosphorus and salicylic acid.

One of the most potent natural diuretics and recognized in the world, litontrico, colagogo and coletetico.

The beard of corn increases the amount of urine, and for this reason it is used where there is some need to clean the urinary tract. It is usually applied in inflammation of the bladder, as in tea is very beneficial to clear mucus from the same.

In these cases you can also use corn plasters beard, at bedtime. Note that those who consume corn often and in different preparations, enjoy good health and muscle strength, make them flexible substances, decreasing slightly increased heart beat, and urinary secretions in a tenth, allowing an appropriate performance better quality of sleep and therefore it is much more fixed.

It uses the styles and stigmas of the plant as teas and in poultices to treat problems related to the genitourinary system, and can be consumed in various dishes and prepared to take advantage of all its healthy properties.

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Corn and healthy food rich

Monday, July 12th, 2010

cornCorn is a highly prized food since ancient times, and it stands out for its richness in carbohydrates and rich in starch, making it easily digestible hydrate especially for children who consume and those who practice sports.

Accordingly to the presence of starch and carbohydrates is a highly satiating food that can calm the hunger for a long time without having to resort to other fat-rich nutrients that are not so healthy, so it is also beneficial in those consuming diets moderately to lose weight.

Your meal is very good especially when there is an intolerance to gluten, and is beneficial for those people with magnesium deficiency.

The corn silk or stigmas are used in infusions to lower blood pressure, prevent fluid retention, and when it is necessary to increase urination. (more…)

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