Considered an invasive species by some, bamboo is a panda’s favorite treat. It is the king of grasses and offers significant, multi-faceted health benefits and endless practical uses. Bamboo serves us on so many levels, from supporting hair and nails, and building collagen, to rejuvenating skin and joints, to framing houses, creating furniture, and far more. Bamboo has proven itself as a resource for sustainable products and as a supreme provider.
GreenMedInfo.com cites 42 diseases and 29 pharmacological actions where bamboo exerts its powerful influence, from cardiovascular to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive decline or dysfunction, dementia, brain damage, and ischemia. It can also help with inflammation, a major contributor to countless diseases. It also helps with various types of cancers and chemotherapy-induced toxicity, as well as diabetes and its complications. It has beneficial impacts on blood sugar, immune system regulation, HIV, and Cytomegalovirus infections.
