Who should not drink corn silk water?
Apr 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
People with low blood sugar, women during menstruation, and those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should avoid drinking corn silk water. It has a diuretic effect that promotes fluid elimination and reduces swelling, but may lead to loss of glucose from the body. Drinking it when blood sugar is already low can cause further hypoglycemia. Women during their menstrual period should also avoid it, as physical resistance tends to decrease during this time. Additionally, individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold may experience indigestion or acid reflux, so it is not recommended for them.
People with low blood sugar, women during menstruation, and those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should avoid drinking corn silk water.
1. People with low blood sugar
Corn silk has diuretic properties that promote urination and reduce swelling, which may lead to loss of glucose from the body. Drinking corn silk water when blood sugar is already low can further decrease glucose levels, potentially causing symptoms such as dizziness and blurred vision.
2. Women during menstruation
Women who are menstruating should also avoid it, as physical resistance tends to be lower during this period. Consuming substances with diuretic and dampness-removing effects may deplete body fluids, leading to symptoms such as fatigue and sallow complexion.
3. Spleen and stomach deficiency-cold
The main effects of corn silk water are promoting urination, reducing edema, and eliminating dampness. However, individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold may already experience indigestion or acid reflux; consuming corn silk water is not recommended, as it may reduce gastrointestinal secretions and impair digestive function.
In addition, people with low blood pressure should also avoid drinking corn silk water. Corn silk is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, and consulting a physician before use is advised to prevent inappropriate or misguided usage that could negatively affect health.
