benefits of bamboo shoots

Benefits of Bamboo Shoots

71. Aromatherapy
Herbal extracts and essential oils prepared from bamboo are used in the aromatherapy world to capture the healing properties of this miracle plant. Many are captivated by the fresh scent of bamboo oil, and it is used as a fragrance as well. Its aroma is sweet and woody, a clean and dewy aroma that reminds you of a luscious wet forest. It is used in aromatherapy and massage to relax the body and unknot the stresses of the mind. Bamboo is even said to have skin healing properties, and bamboo oil is used in many cosmetic products.
72. Aphrodisiac
Early Chinese apothecaries revered the bamboo for its aphrodisiac properties. The shoots when eaten regularly were said to strengthen libido and sexual stamina. Decoctions made of bamboo were taken to boost sexual virility and are even available now in powder form.
73. Heals Respiratory Diseases
Black bamboo is a variety of bamboo that is used as a mucous purger and natural expectorant. It controls bacterial infections and disease of the lungs and enables the expulsion of mucous containing dead bacteria and toxins out of the body.
74. Induces Labor
As discussed above, bamboo is good not only for correcting menstrual irregularities, but also for regulating all female related issues. Where in some countries bamboo leaves are used in traditional preparations to induce abortions in early pregnancy, in the last stage of pregnancy, bamboo serves a natural inducer to encourage labour contractions. It is used to promote the easy delivery of both the baby as well as the placenta, and prevent excessive bleeding following birth in the mother.
75. Antibiotic & Antimicrobial
Bamboo sheets can keep your bed germ free. With it s antimicrobial and antibiotic properties, bamboo textiles are gaining popularity for not just babies, but for adults too. The bamboo plant is rarely attacked by pests or infectious bacterial disease. Poultices made from babmoo shoot are used to dress and clean wounds to prevent infections, as well as to heal wounds that are infected. Bamboo fiber socks are used today to prevent foot odor.
76. Anti inflammatory
Bamboo shoots possess anti inflammatory characteristics, which can be used for topical application to reduce swelling, as well as for healing internal inflammations in all parts of the body, when taken internally. Bamboo contains analgesic and anti inflammatory effects, and is used to treat ulcers in the body, as well as swollen injuries.
77. Natural Diuretic
Bamboo is used as a natural diuretic to stimulate the smooth flow of urine for people with urinary troubles. The leaves of bamboo can restore body fluid and are a natural diuretic, promoting bladder health. The main nutrients in bamboo shoots are protein, amino acid, fat, sugar and inorganic salt. They are rich in protein, containing between 1.49 and 4.04 grams (average 2.65g) per 100g of fresh bamboo shoots. The bamboo protein produces eight essential and two semi essential amino acids. Although the fat content is comparatively low (0.26 0.94%), it is still higher than in many other vegetables, and the shoots contain rich essential fatty acids. The total sugar content, 2.5% on average, is lower than that in other vegetables. The water content is 90% or more.
78. Strengthens Immune System
Containing a powerhouse of nutrients and minerals, bamboo can provide the body with a strong supply of nourishment to strengthen the immune system. It is said eating bamboo regularly decreases susceptibility to common colds and infections and wards of disease. They also help recovery from chronic infections and help replenish immune strength after prolonged use of anti biotics.
79. Faster Recovery from Wounds
Poultices made from bamboo have the ability to treat infected wounds as well as to promote faster recovery from external wounds. Even maggot infected wounds and sores can be treated by bamboo. This is because, among other properties, the juice of the bamboo leaf contains methanol which cleans and heals wounds.
80. Purifying Indoor Air
Bamboo is a beautiful plant to keep indoors and yet has immense benefits for indoor air too. Bamboo was rated a score of 8.6/10 by NASA in the list of plants that purify air. Bamboo has the ability to fight of pollutants in the air, purifying the air from fomeldehyde, xylene and carbonmonoxide. Bags filled with bamboo charcoal can be kept indoors to absorb unpleasant odors and keep the house smelling fresh, while absorbing excess humidity that promotes mold growth as well.