DETAILS

Corn Silk Extract Powder

It is a natural plant extract powder obtained by extracting from the dried stigmas and styles of the grass plant Zea mays L. It is rich in flavonoids (luteolin, quercetin), polysaccharides, saponins, organic acids, potassium salts, and various vitamins and minerals. As a traditional folk medicine and modern functional food raw material, corn silk extract powder has outstanding diuretic and swelling-reducing, blood pressure and blood sugar lowering, and liver and gallbladder protection effects. It is widely used in the fields of medicine, health products, functional beverages, and cosmetics, and is a popular natural diuretic and detoxifying ingredient in Europe and America.

FUNCTION

Urinary Tract & Bladder Soothing

Corn silk extract is highly regarded for its natural demulcent properties, which form a soothing protective layer over the irritated mucosal lining of the urinary tract. This action helps alleviate the discomfort and burning sensations associated with urinary tract irritation, cystitis, and bladder inflammation while promoting smooth, comfortable urination.

Natural Fluid Balance & Kidney Support

Acting as a gentle, non-irritating diuretic, the extract encourages the kidneys to eliminate excess water and cellular metabolic waste without causing a drastic depletion of essential electrolytes. This natural flushing mechanism helps reduce painful fluid retention, lowers systemic bloating, and aids the body in preventing the crystallization of minerals in the kidneys.

Blood Pressure & Circulatory Regulation

The high natural concentration of potassium and bioactive flavonoids within the extract works synergistically to promote blood vessel relaxation and improve overall circulatory efficiency. By supporting smooth blood flow and encouraging the excretion of excess sodium through urine, it acts as an excellent botanical aid for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.

Blood Sugar & Metabolic Management

Research indicates that the unique polysaccharides and organic acids present in corn silk help stimulate insulin secretion and improve overall cellular insulin sensitivity. This mechanism assists the body in regulating glucose metabolism, preventing sudden blood sugar spikes after meals, and supporting long-term metabolic health.

Application

Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals

This extract is a foundational active ingredient formulated into urinary tract health capsules, kidney detox tablets, uric acid balance softgels, and prostate support blends. Supplement formulators highly value its gentle action and frequently combine this powder with cranberry extract, dandelion root, or uva ursi to create high-efficacy, synergistic formulas targeting fluid balance and renal wellness.

Functional Food & Beverages

Thanks to its excellent water solubility and mild, naturally sweet herbal taste, this powder is ideal for manufacturing instant wellness teas, ready-to-drink detox shots, and powdered meal replacement mixes. It allows beverage manufacturers to offer a clean-label, plant-based functional drink that appeals heavily to consumers looking for natural weight management solutions, bloating relief, and holistic body purification.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

In the personal care industry, corn silk extract is utilized in calming facial mists, oil-regulating serums, and anti-puffiness eye creams. Its profound anti-inflammatory and fluid-draining properties make it an excellent active component for skincare brands looking to design lightweight formulations that reduce facial puffiness, soothe redness, and balance sebum production in sensitive or oily skin types.

COA

ITEMS	SPECIFICATION	RESULT	METHOD
Ratio	10:1	10:1	Calculation
Identification	Correspond to Standard	Conform	TLC \|\| USP

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Odor	Characteristic	Conform	Organoleptic
Taste	Characteristic	Conform	Organoleptic
Particle Size	NLT 95% Through 80 mesh	96.86%	Analytical sieving \|\| USP
Loss on Drying	NMT 5.00%	3.4%	USP
Total Ash	NMT 5.00%	1.98%	USP
Bulk Density	Between 30~70g/100ml	45.70g/100ml	USP Method I
Tapped Density	Between 50~90g/100ml	69.75g/100ml	USP Method I

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Pesticide Residue	NMT 5,000ppm	Conform	GC \|\| USP
Heavy Metals(as Pb)	NMT 10ppm	Conform	USP Method II
Arsenic (As)	NMT 2ppm	0.0042ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP
Lead (Pb)	NMT 2ppm	0.0500ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP
Cadmium (Cd)	NMT 1ppm	0.0023ppm	ICP-MS \|\| USP
Mercury (Hg)	NMT 1ppm	Not Detected	ICP-MS \|\| USP

MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Plate Count	NMT 10,000cfu/g	400cfu/g	USP
Total Yeast & Mold	NMT 1,000cfu/g	＜10cfu/g	USP
E. Coli	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP
Salmonella	Not Detected in(g) 25	Not Detected	USP
Staphylococcus	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP