Bamboo, also known as Bans, belongs to the grass family. It is a long stick-like, non-wood plant found mostly in forests. All parts of this plant (seed, root, shoot, leaf) provide various health benefits.
Bamboo is considered to be beneficial in managing skin diseases. It helps maintain elasticity and provides strength to the skin due to the presence of certain minerals and essential amino acids. Bamboo helps in managing acne, skin eruptions and wounds due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. In Ayurveda, Bamboo is referred to as Vanshalochana which is secreted from nodes of bamboo trees. It has Kapha-Pitta (balancing) property that helps in improving skin quality.
Bamboo is beneficial in lowering blood glucose levels due to the presence of antioxidants i.e., flavonoids when taken internally. It also helps manage respiratory problems such as asthma due to its expectorant property which promotes the secretion of sputum and helps ease breathing.
It is advisable not to consume bamboo shoots during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester as it might cause pregnancy-related problems which may even lead to abortion.
What are the synonyms of Bamboo?
Bambusa arundinacea, Toncor, Wans, Vanskapur, Vas-nu-mitha, Banschlochan, Bamboo manna, Giant Thorny Bamboo, Banskapur, Vanoo, Banz, BansKapur, Baans, Baansh, Baroowa Bans, Tabashir, Bansa, Baambii, Bansamitha, Munga-luppa, Mullumangila, Mulmunkil, Mungil, Veduruppu, Mulkas Veduru, Mullu Veduru, Moleuppa, Bidaruppu, Tavakshira, Vanshalochana, Venulavanam.
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