Corn is rich in cellulose, which can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis, prevent constipation, promote cholesterol metabolism and accelerate the excretion of intestinal endotoxin. Corn oil extracted from corn germ contains unsaturated fatty acids, of which linoleic acid accounts for 60%, which can remove harmful cholesterol from the blood and prevent arteriosclerosis.
Corn is coarse grain in the north and fodder in the south. From the Angle of homology of medicine and food, corn has the effect of invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach, promoting diuresis and expelling moisture from the body at the same time.
Corn dregs and corn stalk have good defecation effect. Put about 100g of corn dregs into cold water for half a day; and then add sweet potato blocks with them and let them stew. Enjoying the sweet potato and corn porridge can alleviate the habitual constipation of the elderly.
Corn is famous for its diverse composition. For example, corn contains vitamins A and E and glutamic acid. Animal experiments have proved that these components have anti-aging effect.
Corn contains lysine and trace element selenium. Its antioxidant effect is beneficial to the prevention of tumors. At the same time, vitamins B1, B2 and B6 rich in corn are effective in protecting nerve conduction and gastrointestinal function, preventing beriberi, myocarditis and keeping the skin fitness.
Corn is not only rich in vitamins, but also the content of carotene is more than five times that of soybean, which is also beneficial to inhibit carcinogens.
Corn stigma has certain functions of benefiting gallbladder, diuresis and lowering blood sugar level, so it is mostly used by people to diuresis, clear away heat and detoxify in the body. For example, patients with chronic nephritis or nephrotic syndrome can add dry corn stigma 50-60 grams into 10 times of water, and after boiling over low heat, the patient can drink it 3 times a day. This way is very beneficial for diabetic patients to reduce blood sugar. It is recommended to drink it regularly because its effect is slow.
