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Corn Silk Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Corn Silk Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract and bladder problems, mild fluid retention (diuretic), kidney and prostate concerns.Based on those ingredients, 290 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Corn Silk, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Corn Silk Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Corn Silk Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection contains a single active ingredient: corn silk, a powder form of the silky threads from the corn ear. In traditional and botanical medicine, corn silk has been used to support urinary and cardiovascular function, though we hold no other inactive ingredients in this product.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Corn Silk's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: urinary tract and bladder health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Nocturnal enuresis, Prostatitis, Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), Urinary retention, Overactive bladder — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Corn Silk is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Corn Silk is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Prostatitis, Urinary tract infections (UTIs), Nocturnal enuresis.

The evidence on corn silk's effectiveness isn't established in the data we hold. Our monograph rates it insufficient reliable evidence to rate for several conditions — angina, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, depression, diabetes, and fatigue.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the clinical trials so far haven't been robust enough to say for certain one way or another.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Corn Silk

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Corn silk is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data are limited and a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been completed. The most common adverse effects reported are low potassium (hypokalemia) and low sodium (hyponatremia), especially with prolonged use.

Rarely, other side effects occur when taken by mouth. The safety data advises against corn silk during pregnancy.

While it's possibly safe during breastfeeding, there isn't enough data to know for sure, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Corn Silk

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Corn Silk.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 290 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take Corn Silk Powder, check with your pharmacist if you're on any blood pressure medications, water pills, steroid medications, blood sugar medications, or warfarin. All of these have documented Moderate interactions with corn silk.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Corn Silk Powder may appeal to someone interested in traditional herbal support for circulation or urinary health, but it's not a casual supplement if you're on blood pressure, water pills, steroid, blood sugar, or blood thinner medications — all of those warrant a conversation with your pharmacist first. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Corn Silk Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435111991
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 282283
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Corn Silk Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435111991
IngredientAmount% DV
Corn Silk, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Premium Collection / La Collection Speciale

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2004 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Corn Silk Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Corn Silk Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Corn Silk, Powder

Interacts with
290 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Corn silk is a traditional herbal remedy taken as a tea or extract, mostly for urinary and mild fluid-related complaints. High-quality human evidence...

Corn Silk, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Corn Silk Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

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290 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Corn Silk Powder with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Corn Silk, Powder5 drug types · 290 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research in diabetic mice shows that taking corn silk extract lowers fasting blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research in both hypertensive and normotensive adults shows that taking corn silk extract lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Corticosteroids

Taking corn silk with corticosteroids might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Clinical research shows that taking corn silk extract increases the urinary excretion of potassium.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Taking corn silk with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of adverse effects such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
Clinical research shows that taking corn silk extract increases urine volume and promotes the urinary excretion of sodium and potassium. Some patients may require electrolyte supplementation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, suddenly stopping, starting, or changing corn silk treatment may alter the effects of warfarin.
Corn silk contains vitamin K. Individuals taking warfarin should consume a consistent daily amount of corn silk to maintain consistent anticoagulation.

Likelihood Likely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Corn Silk Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
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Corn Silk Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Corn Silk Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Corn Silk Powder has a known interaction with 290 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Corn Silk Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does corn silk powder actually work for anything?
The evidence isn't clear-cut in our data. We rate it insufficient reliable evidence for angina, heart disease, heart failure, depression, diabetes, and fatigue — which means the clinical trials haven't been solid enough to confirm whether it works.
Is corn silk safe if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advise against it during pregnancy because there's not enough reliable safety information. Talk to your doctor before using it.
Can I take it while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown. The data rate it possibly safe, but there isn't enough information to be certain either way. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Adverse effects are rare, but the most common ones reported are low potassium and low sodium, especially if you use it long-term. Topically (on the skin), it can cause rash or hives, though you're taking this as a powder.
Why do I have to worry about my warfarin dosing if I use corn silk?
Corn silk contains vitamin K, which affects how warfarin works. If you suddenly start, stop, or change how much you take, it can throw off your blood thinner's effect. You need to keep your intake the same day to day.

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Sources & How We Checked

Corn Silk Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Corn Silk 4 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  3. George GO, Idu FK. Corn silk aqueous extracts and intraocular pressure of systemic and non-systemic hypertensive subjects. Clin Exp Optom. 2015 Mar;98(2):138-49. PubMed
  4. Sheng L, Chen Q, Di L, Li N. Evaluation of anti-diabetic potential of corn silk in high-fat diet/streptozotocin- induced type 2 diabetes mice model. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2020. PubMed

See these in context on the Corn Silk monograph →

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