ST FRANCIS HERB FARM Cornsilk

Those fine golden threads under every husk of summer corn have a long herbal history. St Francis Herb Farm Cornsilk is a certified organic tincture of Zea mays stigma, traditionally used in herbal medicine as a diuretic and urinary demulcent to help support bladder comfort. It comes in 50, 100 and 250 ml bottles, with label doses from age 2.

Why you'll love it

• Certified organic cornsilk, the silky stigma threads of the corn plant
• Traditionally used as a diuretic and soothing urinary demulcent
• A touch of organic vegetable glycerine in the base
• Label dosing for children from 2 years through adults
• Three sizes: 50, 100 and 250 ml

How to use

Adults and adolescents 15 and over: 1.6 to 2 ml (48 to 60 drops). Adolescents 10 to 14: 0.8 to 1 ml (24 to 30 drops). Children 5 to 9: 0.4 to 0.5 ml (12 to 15 drops). Children 2 to 4: 0.3 ml (10 drops). Under 2 years: only as directed by a physician. Take each dose 3 times daily in a little water, on an empty stomach.

What's inside

• Cornsilk (Zea mays, stigma), certified organic — the fine threads that grow from each ear of corn

Non-medicinal ingredients: Distilled water, organic alcohol, organic vegetable glycerine.

Good to know

• NPN 80049932
• Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have liver disease or an alcohol-related illness
• Do not give to children taking any other medication unless advised by a health care practitioner
• Stop use if you notice any change in coordination or attention
• Speak with a health care practitioner if concerns worsen or persist

FAQs

Which size should I choose?
At the adult dose of 1.6 to 2 ml three times daily, the 50 ml lasts about 8 to 10 days, the 100 ml about 16 to 20 days and the 250 ml about 41 to 52 days.

Can children take cornsilk?
The label gives doses from age 2, starting at 10 drops three times daily for ages 2 to 4. Under age 2, use only as a physician directs, and check with a practitioner if your child takes other medication.