I really love corn silk as an ally when I want to soothe the bladder. Here you see the silks from six ears of organic corn laid upon tissue paper in a wire mesh basket to dry. And here are the ears of corn with their silks still on them. I carefully peel away the green leaves embracing the corn, leaving the silks exposed. A gentle twist of the top, where the silks are brown and hardened, and then a sturdy tug frees them from the ear of corn. When dry, I store in a glass jar. (One of the few herbs I store in glass.) A big handful in a quart of boiling water brewed overnight will ease overactive bladder, honeymoon cystitis, and menopausal after-intercourse burning.

 

– Susun Weed