Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/yu-mi-xu/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/yu-mi-xu/">Bencao Index</a> yu mi xu 玉米须 Stigma Maydis Cornsilk gyokumaishu okmisu Drain Dampness Bladder Gallbladder Liver

Promotes urination, reduces edema and relieves painful urinary dysfunction

Lin syndrome from Damp-Heat, above all Stone Lin, with hot, burning or dribbling painful urination Edema and swelling Edema from nephritis, where it can be given on its own

Clears Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder

Damp-Heat of the Liver and Gallbladder, as in hepatitis, cholecystitis and gallstones High blood pressure showing Damp-Heat signs

Resolves jaundice

Jaundice of either the Yin or the Yang type

Treats Xiao Ke

Xiao Ke (wasting and thirsting disorder), also used for diabetes