Corn silk (CS) (Stigma maydis) has been utilized for centuries in traditional medicine (TM) globally to address numerous ailments due to its antioxidant, antidiabetic, diuretic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory attributes. The medicinal applications outlined in TM and established publications can be ascribed to the chemical composition of CS, which encompasses polyphenols, polysaccharides, proteins, fiber, alkaloids, minerals, and vitamins. Significant amounts of CS, a principal by-product of maize processing, are frequently wasted, wasting precious bio-resources. Utilizing CS to create functional and health-enhancing value-added products will reroute a portion of agricultural waste towards zero-waste production, thereby saving the environment and bolstering the agro-economy.
Nikolić et al. (Wed,) studied this question.