Corn Silk vs Horse Gram

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Corn Silk

Zea mays

Urinary

Macrotyloma uniflorum

Urinary

Corn Silk

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Horse Gram

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

The silky threads of maize husks used across cultures as a gentle, effective diuretic and urinary demulcent.

A leguminous plant cultivated across South Asia whose seeds are used in Ayurveda to dissolve kidney stones and treat urinary disorders.

Active Compounds

Flavonoids, Allantoin, Saponins, Tannins

Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Dietary fiber, Phytosterols

Traditional Uses

Urinary tract infections, Kidney and bladder stones, Edema and fluid retention

Kidney and urinary stone dissolution, Urinary tract infections, Weight management

Modern Uses

UTI and cystitis, Diuretic for edema, Urinary demulcent

Urolithiasis prevention and treatment, Metabolic syndrome, Diuretic

Adult Dosage

4-8g dried silk as tea or 5ml tincture three times daily

Decoction of 100g seeds in 500ml water daily

Contraindications

Avoid with potassium-sparing diuretics

May aggravate gout (purine content)

Side Effects

Mild diuresis, Occasional allergic reaction

GI bloating, Flatulence

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E