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An Umbrella Insight into the Phytochemistry Features and Biological Activities of Corn Silk: A Narrative Review

Wang, Y. and others · Molecules · 2024

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This narrative review of corn silk (Zea mays stigma) summarises its phytochemistry (flavonoids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides) and biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, hypoglycaemic and hepatoprotective effects, reflecting its long history of medicinal use.

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How to cite

Wang, Y. and others (2024) 'An Umbrella Insight into the Phytochemistry Features and Biological Activities of Corn Silk: A Narrative Review', Molecules, 29(4), pp. 891. doi:10.3390/molecules29040891

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