Corn (Zea mays L., Poaceae) stigmas, popularly known as corn silk, have been traditionally used for their diuretic properties and to treat urinary tract disorders and hypertension. Although several studies… Click to show full abstract
Corn (Zea mays L., Poaceae) stigmas, popularly known as corn silk, have been traditionally used for their diuretic properties and to treat urinary tract disorders and hypertension. Although several studies have reported beneficial effects, such as anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant activities, data on their safety during pregnancy remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of prenatal treatment with a standardized dry corn silk extract on maternal and fetal toxicity parameters in Wistar rats.
Keywords:
wistar rats;
poaceae stigmas;
zea mays;
mays poaceae;
standardized dry
Journal Title: Birth Defects Research
Year Published: 2025
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Journal Title: Birth Defects Research
Year Published: 2025
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