Assessment of Therapeutic Potential of Stigma Maydis (Cornsilk) on Metabolic Syndrome

Corn silk (CS) is abundant in phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids. It also contains proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium salts, volatile oils, sterols like sitosterol and stigmasterol, alkaloids, and saponins. Numerous studies have explored the pharmacological activities associated with CS.