WHITE MAIZE

White corn scientifically known as Zea mays L. var. indentata is a sweet corn variety and is a member of the Poaceae ⁄ Gramineae (Grass family).

White corn is an erect, tall, fast growing, monoecious short lived annual grass that grows about 1–4 m (3 to 13 ft.) tall or occasionally 7 m; usually with a single main culm and one or occasionally 2 lateral branches in the leaf axils in the upper part of the plant.

The fruit of maize is a caryopsis, a dry indehiscent single seeded fruit. The pericarp (ovary wall) and testa (seed coat) are fused to form the fruit wall. Fruit also called kernel or grain and seed.

White Corn provides numerous health benefits due to the presence of quality nutrients within. Besides being a delicious addition to any meal, it is rich in tochemicals and offers protection against a of long-lasting diseases.

• Corn silk has been used as diuretic, antilithiasic, uricosuric, and antiseptic in many parts of the world.
• It is used for the treatment of edema as well as for cystitis, gout, diabetes mellitus, kidney stones, neitis, and prostatitis.
• Corn kernel is considered to be diuretic and a mild stimulant.
• Corn is a good emollient poultice and is used for ulcers, wounds sore, swelling and rheumatic pains.