Corn is far more than a barbecue staple or a movie-night snack. Revered as the “golden crop,” this humble grain feeds the world while offering a surprising array of healing benefits—from relieving dry eye and supporting kidney function to regulating blood pressure and even contributing to biodegradable medical implants. Modern science and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) alike are uncovering the many ways corn can nourish the body and support long-term health.
The Golden Crop With Healing Powers: Corn Supports Eye, Kidney, and Heart Health
Corn has many nutritional benefits and can be used in remedies for common health conditions.
Corn provides a wide range of health benefits, including supporting eye and kidney function and helping to manage high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. VITALII BORKOVSKYI/Shutterstock
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Kuo-Pin Wu
Kuo-Pin Wu has practiced traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for nearly 20 years. Formerly a structural engineer with a master’s degree from a renowned university, he later earned a doctor of medicine degree in TCM. Leveraging his engineering background in logical analysis, he specializes in identifying patterns to diagnose and treat complex diseases. Wu is currently the director of XinYiTang Clinic in Taiwan.
