Bamboo

Other Names : Bambusa vulgaris, Bambusa Arundinacea . Arundinaceus means 'reed-like' in Latin, which of course refers to the reed-like appearance of the bamboo plant. Young bamboo shoots are used in Chinese and Indian cuisine. Bamboo is native to China, Pakistan and India. There are several types of bamboo, but only Bambusa Arundinacea has traditionally been used for its healing powers against various bone and joint disorders. It is a tropical, fast-growing plant; the stems can grow 20 centimeters per day and eventually reach 10 to 40 meters high.
See also : Jugyeom (Bamboo salt)

Special Precautions of Bamboo

If you want to use bamboo as a medicine, it is best to consult a phytotherapist. Bamboo extracts and medicines in the form of mother tinctures, powders and capsules should only be taken on prescription from authorized persons. A general practitioner or phytotherapist can advise you about this.

Health Benefits and Uses of Bamboo

In India, an ointment is made that can eliminate cirrhosis and tumors in the liver, spleen and stomach. Traditionally, bamboo is used in India and Bengal to treat joint complaints and back pain. In addition, in these Asian countries it was used against asthma, cough and as an aphrodisiac. According to the signature theory, the use of bamboo against back problems is due to the fact that the plant is very similar to a spine. The plant is supple and flexible and, according to connoisseurs of signature leather, it is no surprise that it is good for the back.

• Bamboo good for cartilage : The medicinal effects listed below are all based on scientific research. Cartilage is a flexible bone shape that sits between the joints and allows your bones to move smoothly and painlessly. The high silicon content in bamboo is good for the cartilage. There is more silica in bamboo than horsetail , alfalfa and nettle . Various diseases related to inflamed or worn cartilage are remedied by bamboo-based medicines. Examples of diseases and indications for which bamboo is used are:
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
  • Behterev's disease,
  • Joint pain due to wear and tear
  • Intervertebral disc wear and low back pain
  • Protection of articular cartilage
  • Back protection against overload from intensive sports
  • Back protection for heavy work, lifting too heavy things
• Good for connective tissue

Collagen is a fancy word for connective tissue. Collagen comes in different types and has various functions. It ensures supple and elastic skin, but also flexible tendons, blood vessels, cartilage, bones, urinary tract and genitals. In addition, minerals in bamboo ensure that calcium is actually absorbed by the bones. The relaxing properties of collagen are used medicinally in phytotherapy for the following indications:

• • Weak ligaments, tendency to sprain,
  • brittle bones,
  • Decreased elasticity of blood vessels, prevention of atherosclerosis and hemorrhoids
  • Decreased skin elasticity, premature skin aging
  • Slow healing wounds, acne and ulcers
  • brittle hair, damaged hair roots, thin hair, hair loss
  • brittle split nails
  • osteoporosis
  • Restoration of bone fractures

Main Combinations

• Prevention of osteoporosis : Bamboo + Alfalfa
• Fracture consolidation : Bamboo + Cod Liver Oil + Krill Oil
• Back pain : Bamboo + Harpagophytum + Krill Oil