Corn is not only a yummy summer vegetable but also helps you lots get rid of dampness.
You might see corn tea in your local supermarket and corn tea is a perfect drink for the high humidity season like summer in Japan.
Corn silk is more beneficial for reducing water retention and detox. You can make your own corn silk tea with the recipe below.

Nature – Neutral（平）
Channels – Spleen (脾), Liver (肝), Kidney (腎)
Flavor – Sweet (甘)

How does corn help you?

1. Clears body heat.

2. Promotes urination and reduces water retention.

3. Improves spleen and stomach functions.

Good for the following symptoms.

1. Edema

2. Slow urine flow

3. Bloating stomach due to dampness

4. Dizziness due to dampness

5. Poor appetite

6. Summer fatigue

Today's tea

Corn silk tea

1. Wash the corn silk and dry it in the sun for a couple of days.

2. Put the corn silk (10g) and 500ml of cold water in a pot.

3. Simmer until the water becomes half the amount.

Cautions

It's very important to know about your body conditions before choosing foods.
Do not eat too much of particular foods at once.
Do not eat the foods you are allergic to.
There are foods to avoid if you are pregnant / have a disease and also for children. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen food therapy.