Corn (maize) is believed to have been domesticated in the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico around 9,000 years ago.
The word “maize” evolved from Mexican native languages, meaning “mother” or “mother of life.” This is an ancient and sacred plant to many Native Americans.
Corn silk is used as a culinary and medicinal herb. It is high in nutrition and popular for treating various kidney and bladder issues, including incontinence, bed wetting, and kidney stones.