What it is
Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis) is a botanical extract traditionally used to support the body's natural detoxification pathways. It is available in capsule form for adult use.
Supplement · Liver & Hepatoprotective
Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
Corn silk contains flavonoids and saponins that exhibit diuretic and choleretic properties, aiding the liver and kidneys in eliminating waste products. Its action is dose-dependent, with effects on detox markers typically observed within 4-8 weeks of consistent use.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
How long does it take to see results from Corn Silk?
For markers related to detoxification, effects are typically measurable within 4-8 weeks of consistent daily use.
Can Corn Silk be taken with other supplements?
Yes, Corn Silk can be layered into a broader protocol. However, consult a healthcare professional if you are on prescription medications affecting liver or kidney pathways.
What is the best way to take Corn Silk?
Take 500 mg daily. Consistency is more important than dose size for this supplement category.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination
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Editorial notes
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About Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis)
Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis) is a liver & hepatoprotective supplement used to support liver detoxification and elimination. Corn silk for urinary soothing and flow. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a western-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 4-8 weeks for detox markers. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for liver detoxification and elimination. Corn silk for urinary soothing and flow. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 4-8 weeks for detox markers, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address sluggish detox, fatigue, skin breakouts. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Liver & Hepatoprotective category, Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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