Welcome to an exploration of corn silk, a traditional herbal remedy derived from the long, silky tassels inside corn husks. You pull these threads off whenever you buy fresh corn and peel off the ...

Corn silk refers to the long, thread-like fibers that grow around the ears of corn. Often discarded, corn silk has been used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits. It contains ...

Sweet corn on the cob is one of the culinary joys of summer. Chef John Ash offers recipes for more ways to savor it. The silks of corn stalks can be used in tea and the benefits help lower cholesterol ...