The antioxidants may mediate their effect by directly reacting with ROS quenching them and/or chelating the catalytic metal ions(3). Several synthetic antioxidants, such as butylated and butylated hydroxytoluene, are commercially available but are quite unsafe and their toxicity is a problem of concern. Natural antioxidants, especially phenolics and flavonoids, are safe and also bioactive Therefore, in recent years, considerable
attention has been directed towards the identification of
plants with antioxidant ability that may be used for
human consumption. Diuretic, as well as antilithiasic,
uricosuric, and antiseptic, properties are traditionally
attributed to CS, stigma/style of Zea mays Linne
(Poaceae/Gramineae), which has been used in many parts
of the world for the treatment of edema as well as for
cystitis, gout, kidney stones, nephritis, and prostatitis