Benefits of Bamboo

The shoots are peeled and can be boiled, soaked, cooked, or pickled and added to many dishes.

Bamboo is nutrition dense, containing fibre, copper (high levels), silica (high levels), vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Thiamine, phosphorus, potassium and Iron.

The high silica content aids collagen production and strengthens bones, hair, teeth, nails and skin.

Bamboo has been widely used in traditional medicine for fever, phlegm, respiratory issues, cardiovascular health, skin health, vomiting, seizures, coughs, chest congestion, collagen production, increasing of bone density, cartilage strengthening, fracture repair, osteoarthritis, cholesterol regulation, lowering of blood pressure, improved circulation, metabolic health, eczema, psoriasis, skin elasticity promotion, wound healing, mild laxative, digestive imbalances, easing of labour pains, inducing of uterine contractions, assisting expelling of the placenta, thyroid health, urinary issues, lung inflammation, insomnia, reducing body heat, convulsions, epilepsy, and much more.

So there are a host of very good reasons to add bamboo shoots to your diet.