Suggested Dosing
Dried style/stigma
4-8 g PO TID
Tea
One cup of tea several times a day
Steep 0.5 grams dried corn silk in 150 mL boiling water 5-10 minutes, strain
Liquid extract of maize stigmas
4-8 mL PO
Tincture (1:5 in 25% alcohol)
5--15 mL PO TID
Syrup of maize stigmas
8-15 mL PO
Suggested Uses
Cystitis, prostatitis, urinary problemsCystitis, urethritis, nocturnal enuresis, prostatitis, acute chronic inflammation of the urinary system, as a diuretic for congestive heart failure, to treat diabetes, & hypertension
Efficacy
Insufficient reliable information about effectiveness
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results

Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor

Contraindicated (0)
Serious - Use Alternative (0)
Monitor Closely (24)
- antithrombin alfa
cornsilk decreases effects of antithrombin alfa by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- antithrombin III
cornsilk decreases effects of antithrombin III by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- argatroban
cornsilk decreases effects of argatroban by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- bemiparin
cornsilk decreases effects of bemiparin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- bendroflumethiazide
cornsilk increases effects of bendroflumethiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- bivalirudin
cornsilk decreases effects of bivalirudin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- bumetanide
cornsilk increases effects of bumetanide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- chlorothiazide
cornsilk increases effects of chlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- chlorthalidone
cornsilk increases effects of chlorthalidone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- cyclopenthiazide
cornsilk increases effects of cyclopenthiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- dabigatran
cornsilk decreases effects of dabigatran by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- dalteparin
cornsilk decreases effects of dalteparin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- enoxaparin
cornsilk decreases effects of enoxaparin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- ethacrynic acid
cornsilk increases effects of ethacrynic acid by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- fondaparinux
cornsilk decreases effects of fondaparinux by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- furosemide
cornsilk increases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- heparin
cornsilk decreases effects of heparin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- hydrochlorothiazide
cornsilk increases effects of hydrochlorothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- indapamide
cornsilk increases effects of indapamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- methyclothiazide
cornsilk increases effects of methyclothiazide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- metolazone
cornsilk increases effects of metolazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
- phenindione
cornsilk decreases effects of phenindione by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- protamine
cornsilk decreases effects of protamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Cornsilk contains vitamin K; consume a consistent amount daily.
- torsemide
cornsilk increases effects of torsemide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypokalemia (theoretical interaction).
Minor (83)
- acarbose
cornsilk increases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- acebutolol
cornsilk increases effects of acebutolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amiloride
cornsilk increases effects of amiloride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amlodipine
cornsilk increases effects of amlodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- atenolol
cornsilk increases effects of atenolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- benazepril
cornsilk increases effects of benazepril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- betaxolol
cornsilk increases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- bisoprolol
cornsilk increases effects of bisoprolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- bosentan
cornsilk increases effects of bosentan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- candesartan
cornsilk increases effects of candesartan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- carvedilol
cornsilk increases effects of carvedilol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- celiprolol
cornsilk increases effects of celiprolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- chlorpropamide
cornsilk increases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- clevidipine
cornsilk increases effects of clevidipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- clonidine
cornsilk increases effects of clonidine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- drospirenone
cornsilk increases effects of drospirenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- enalapril
cornsilk increases effects of enalapril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- eplerenone
cornsilk increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- epoprostenol
cornsilk increases effects of epoprostenol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- eprosartan
cornsilk increases effects of eprosartan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- esmolol
cornsilk increases effects of esmolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- felodipine
cornsilk increases effects of felodipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fenoldopam
cornsilk increases effects of fenoldopam by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fosinopril
cornsilk increases effects of fosinopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- glimepiride
cornsilk increases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- glipizide
cornsilk increases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- glyburide
cornsilk increases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- guanfacine
cornsilk increases effects of guanfacine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- hydralazine
cornsilk increases effects of hydralazine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- iloprost
cornsilk increases effects of iloprost by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- imidapril
cornsilk increases effects of imidapril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- insulin aspart
cornsilk increases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- insulin detemir
cornsilk increases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- insulin glargine
cornsilk increases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- insulin glulisine
cornsilk increases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- insulin lispro
cornsilk increases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- insulin NPH
cornsilk increases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- insulin regular human
cornsilk increases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- irbesartan
cornsilk increases effects of irbesartan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- isradipine
cornsilk increases effects of isradipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ketanserin
cornsilk increases effects of ketanserin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- labetalol
cornsilk increases effects of labetalol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lisinopril
cornsilk increases effects of lisinopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- losartan
cornsilk increases effects of losartan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- mecamylamine
cornsilk increases effects of mecamylamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- metformin
cornsilk increases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- metoprolol
cornsilk increases effects of metoprolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- metyrosine
cornsilk increases effects of metyrosine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- miglitol
cornsilk increases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- minoxidil
cornsilk increases effects of minoxidil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- moexipril
cornsilk increases effects of moexipril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- moxonidine
cornsilk increases effects of moxonidine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nadolol
cornsilk increases effects of nadolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nateglinide
cornsilk increases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- nebivolol
cornsilk increases effects of nebivolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nicardipine
cornsilk increases effects of nicardipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nifedipine
cornsilk increases effects of nifedipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nisoldipine
cornsilk increases effects of nisoldipine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- olmesartan
cornsilk increases effects of olmesartan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- penbutolol
cornsilk increases effects of penbutolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- perindopril
cornsilk increases effects of perindopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- pindolol
cornsilk increases effects of pindolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- pioglitazone
cornsilk increases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- propranolol
cornsilk increases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- quinapril
cornsilk increases effects of quinapril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ramipril
cornsilk increases effects of ramipril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- repaglinide
cornsilk increases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- rosiglitazone
cornsilk increases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- sacubitril/valsartan
cornsilk increases effects of sacubitril/valsartan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- saxagliptin
cornsilk increases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- sitagliptin
cornsilk increases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- sotalol
cornsilk increases effects of sotalol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- spironolactone
cornsilk increases effects of spironolactone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- telmisartan
cornsilk increases effects of telmisartan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- timolol
cornsilk increases effects of timolol by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tolazamide
cornsilk increases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- tolbutamide
cornsilk increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
- trandolapril
cornsilk increases effects of trandolapril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- treprostinil
cornsilk increases effects of treprostinil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- triamterene
cornsilk increases effects of triamterene by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- valsartan
cornsilk increases effects of valsartan by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- verapamil
cornsilk increases effects of verapamil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- vildagliptin
cornsilk increases effects of vildagliptin by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of hypoglycemia (theoretical interaction).
Adverse Effects
None
Warnings
None
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of Action
Diuretic