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Maize
zea mays
Other Common Names:
Field Corn
Botanical Description:
Cultivation:
Traditional Uses:
Dosage:
For External Use:
For Internal Use:
Possible Side Effects:
If you experience any severe side effects or allergic reactions (itching, rash, hives, difficulty breathing, tightness in chest, or any form of swelling), seek medical attention right away!
Warnings!
May reduce the milk supply in nursing mothers.
Drug Interactions:
Check with your doctor or health care practitioner before taking with any prescription drugs.
Specific Recommendations for Using Maize
The following information is categorized according to the most common or popular uses of Maize and ending with the least common or less researched claims.
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References
* The Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa by J. M. Dalziel, MD
Images of Maize
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Traditional Uses:
* Reduce Acid Levels
* Bed Wetting
* Bladder Infection
* Cystitis
* Diabetes
* Edema (fluid retention)
* Gallstones
* Gonorrhea
* High Blood Pressure
* Kidney Infection
* Nerve Problems
* Reduce Mother’s Milk
Nutrients Found in Maize
* Vitamin B
* Vitamin K
Properties and Actions:
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