Have you ever suffered from incontinence? You know, that annoying bladder leakage that happens when baby elbows you in the bladder?. How about frequent urination? Or peeing when you sneeze? It is often caused from ingesting sugar and carbonation which tends to cause a weakening of the bladder muscle. But sometimes, even after changing diet, the leakage continues. Historically, cornsilk was used to strengthen the bladder muscle and give more control over the urine and not just during pregnancy.
When corn on the cob was harvested, the silk was saved and dried. Once dry, it was used as a tea or else powdered and capsulated. Both ways it was found to be effective in a large percentage of those who used it.