Cornhusk can be combined with Atractylodes macrocephala for treating spleen deficiency and edema, and can be combined with Yin Chen for treating jaundice, etc., which should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.
Cornhusk has a sweet, light flavor, with the effect of clearing the liver and gallbladder, diuretic and swelling. It can be used to treat edema, urinary dribbling (the feeling of not being able to finish urination), jaundice, and lactation.
Cornhusk can be used in spleen deficiency edema with Atractylodes macrocephala and Poria to strengthen the spleen and dampness; used in edema, damp-heat gonorrhea (increased frequency of urination, dribbling and astringent pain) can be used with Zedoariae, dongguanpi, akaji bean to diuretics and dampness (to promote the operation of water to dispel dampness) to eliminate swelling; used in damp-heat gonorrhea, can also be used with Plantago Ovatae, Hai Jinsha, Qiancheng Grass to promote diuretic gonorrhea; used in hematuria, can also be used with Cyperus Rotundus Leaf and Cynomorium Citriodorus Root.
Adverse effects and contraindications of corn husk are not clear, used in the treatment of the above diseases, should be directed by a doctor to use the drug.