Cut bamboo – Bambusa Bambos L.

Used in traditional medicine for centuries, cut bamboo is obtained from dried hollow stems. These pieces, often fibrous, are prepared as a decoction to extract mineral compounds such as silica. Bamboo is also valued for its invigorating properties and energetic lightness in some traditions.

Description

Pieces of stems or inner pith, stiff fibers, light beige to pale brown in color. Dry, plant-like odor. Requires gentle cooking or a long infusion to release its active ingredients.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Bamboo, medicinal bamboo
• Latin name: Bambusa bambos
• Family: Poaceae
• Part used: Stem / leaf
• Form: Cut, dried
• Origin: India, Southeast Asia
• English name: Bamboo shavings / cut bamboo
• Name in German: Bambusschnitt
• Name in Spanish: Bambú troceado
• Name in Italian: Bambù tagliato
• Name in Arabic: خيزران مقطع (Khayzaran Maqta')

Main virtues

Prized for its natural silica content, bamboo is used to support joints, hair, nails, and skin. It is also considered a gentle cleansing plant in some wellness rituals.

Main constituents

Mineral silica, flavonoids, potassium, calcium, trace elements.

Use and dosage

• Decoction: 10 to 15 g per 1 liter of water, boil for 10 minutes then infuse for 15 minutes.
• Long infusion: 1 tablespoon for 250 ml of simmering water, leave to infuse covered for 15-20 minutes.
• Use in mixture: can be combined with horsetail, nettle or bamboo powder for a remineralizing treatment.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Plant well tolerated at recommended doses.
• Do not exceed the quantities indicated without professional advice.
• Not recommended for young children and pregnant women without professional supervision.

History and origin

Bamboo is a symbol of longevity and flexibility in many Asian cultures. In traditional herbal medicine, the silica-rich bamboo pith is harvested to strengthen and harmonize bodily functions. It is also used in tonic elixirs and medicinal drinks.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: in a dry container, away from light.
• Packaging: kraft bag, opaque box, tinted glass jar.
• Appearance: fragments of stems, fibrous, pale beige.
• Odor: dry, vegetal, slightly woody.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Ayurvedic and Asian pharmacopoeia texts
• Ethnobotany of mineral plants
• Traditional Asian herbalism

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