When it comes to summer in Japan, corn is a favorite vegetable that's synonymous with the season. Recently, you can even find varieties of corn that can be eaten raw, offering a sweet and refreshing treat. In Japan's humid summer climate, corn is especially beneficial as it helps to remove excess moisture from the body. This makes it a great food to help you stay balanced and cool during the sweltering heat. Corn silk is great at helping reduce water retention and I have included a simple recipe for corn silk tea below. I hope you like it.

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

How does corn help you?

1. Clear body heat
2. Promote urination and reduce water retention
3. Improve 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

Corn Silk Tea Recipe

Step 1 - Wash the corn silk and dry it in the sun for a couple of days.
Step 2 - Put the corn silk (10g) and 500ml of cold water in a pot.
Step 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. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen.