Corn silks are very healthy and great for treating inflammation among other things! It’s easy to make a tea or tinctures. Pull the healthy silk and remove the brown tops. Then you can sun dry it or dry it in the oven on a low temp until its dry to the touch. Then break it up, put it into a jar and store in a cool dark and dry place. Then you can make tea or use fresh silks by steeping with boiling water. You can also make a tinctures which is good for adults. Add silks to fill the jar 1/4th of the way full then add a high proof liquor. 80 proof minimum and organic is better like vodka. Then store in a cool, dry and dark place for 6 weeks. 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon several times a day for adults. Pregnant woman should not drink corn silk tea as it can stimulate the uterus and cause miscarriage.