Bamboo
Scientific names: Bambusa species, Phyllostachys species, Sasa species, Pseudosasa species, Dendrocalamus species, Sinobambusa species
Family: Poaceae/Gramineae
Alternate names: Arrow Bamboo, Bambou, Bambou Flèche, Bambou du Japon, Bamboo Leaf Extract, Bambou Métaké, Bambú, Yadake
Actions: Anti-cancer, Anti-complementary, Antioxidant and prooxidant properties, Antiviral, Neuroprotective, Thyroid
Background
The bamboo plant is a type of giant grass. There are over 1,000 different species. Most grow in Asia. Young bamboo shoots are used as food and medicine.
Bamboo shoots are eaten like other vegetables. They're a source of protein, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins E and C. They also contain chemicals that might have anti-cancer and thyroid effects.
People use bamboo for dental cavities and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Bamboo shoots are eaten like other vegetables. They're a source of protein, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins E and C. They also contain chemicals that might have anti-cancer and thyroid effects.
People use bamboo for dental cavities and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Bamboo shoots that have been processed properly are likely safe when consumed as food. There isn't enough reliable information to know if bamboo is safe or what the side effects might be when used in larger amounts as medicine.
When applied to the skin: Toothpaste containing bamboo salt is possibly safe when used twice daily for up to 4 weeks. There isn't enough reliable information to know if bamboo is safe or what the side effects might be when applied to other parts of the body.
Thyroid disorders, such as too little thyroid function (hypothyroidism), an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), or a thyroid tumor: Taking bamboo shoots long-term might make these conditions worse.
When applied to the skin: Toothpaste containing bamboo salt is possibly safe when used twice daily for up to 4 weeks. There isn't enough reliable information to know if bamboo is safe or what the side effects might be when applied to other parts of the body.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if bamboo is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Thyroid disorders, such as too little thyroid function (hypothyroidism), an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), or a thyroid tumor: Taking bamboo shoots long-term might make these conditions worse.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using bamboo for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of bamboo might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Medications for an overactive thyroid (Antithyroid drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Eating bamboo shoots long-term might decrease thyroid function. Medications for an overactive thyroid also decrease thyroid function. Taking bamboo shoots along with medications for an overactive thyroid might decrease thyroid function too much.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Products
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Per capsule:
Practitioner product
Per capsule:
- Phyllostachys nigra (Zhu Ru) ext. 33.58 mg
- Taraxacum mongolicum ext. 55.97 mg
- Citrus medica ext. 33.58 mg
- Citrus aurantium ext. 33.58 mg
- Bupleurum falcatum ext. 33.58 mg
- Paeonia lactiflora ext. 33.58 mg
- Ziziphus jujuba ext. 33.58 mg
- Citrus reticulata ext. 18.66 mg
- Tetradium ruticarpum ext. 11.19 mg
- Coptis chinensis ext. 11.19 mg
Practitioner product
Per capsule:
- Phyllostachys nigra (Zhu Ru) ext. 20.01 mg
- Astragalus membranaceus ext. 33.36 mg
- Angelica polymorpha ext. 26.67 mg
- Paeonia lactiflora ext. 26.67 mg
- Poria cocos ext. 33.33 mg
- Curcuma longa ext. 26.67 mg
- Pseudostellaria heterophylla ext. 26.67 mg
- Pinellia ternata ext. 26.67 mg
- Cyperus rotundus ext. 22.2 mg
- Bupleurum falcatum ext. 20.01 mg
- Citrus reticulata ext. 13.32 mg
- Anemone altaica ext. 13.32 mg
- Polygala sibirica ext. 11.1 mg
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Per 5 g:
- Bambusa vulgaris (Bamboo fibre) (fibre)
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG))
- Cichorium intybus (root) (Chicory)
- Malus (fibre) powder (Apple)
- Glucomannan powder
- Linum usitatissimum (seed) flour (Flaxseed)
- Plantago ovata (husk) (Psyllium)
- Prunus domestica powder (Prune)
- Daucus carota powder (Carrot)
- Apple pectin
- Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Acacia sp. (gum)
Practitioner product
Per serve (Blueberry Wildflower):
- Bambusa breviflora (Bamboo) (stem) ext. dry
- Hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides
- Bovine collagen peptides 3 g
- Citrus aurantiifolia (Lime)
- Beta vulgaris (root) powder (Beetroot)
- Siraitia grosvenorii (Monk fruit)
- Viola odorata
- Matcha butterfly pea blend flower
- Sambucus nigra
- Vaccinium corymbosum (fruit) powder
- Rubus idaeus
- Natural flavours
- Hippophae rhamnoides juice
- Psidium guajava (leaf) ext.
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Per 5 g:
- Bambusa arundinacea (Bamboo) (stem)
- Fragaria ananassa (Strawberry)
- Hippophae rhamnoides
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai)
- Vaccinium corymbosum (fruit) powder
- Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Mango (fruit)
- Beta vulgaris (root) powder (Beetroot)
- Pouteria lucuma (fruit) powder
- Oryza sativa (Rice)
- Curry leaf extract
- Psidium guajava (Guava)
- Oryza sativa (Rice fibre)
- Natural flavours
- Agaricus bisporus
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Per capsule:
- Phyllostachys nigra (Zhu Ru) powder 15 mg
- Withania somnifera ext. 500 mg
- Sweet potato powder
- Water
- Hypromellose
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Per 5 g:
- Bambusa arundinacea (Bamboo) (stem)
- Passiflora incarnata
- Melissa officinalis
- Chamomilla spp.
- Quinoa (sprout) powder
- Fragaria ananassa (Strawberry)
- Vaccinium corymbosum
- Daucus carota powder (Carrot)
- Oryza sativa (green hull) ext.
- Natural flavours
- Mushroom powder
- Thaumatin
- Beta vulgaris (root) powder (Beetroot)
- Sea salt
- Blue spirulina
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Per 4 g:
- Bambusa arundinacea (Bamboo)
- Terminalia ferdinandiana
- Davidson plum powder
- Marine collagen peptides
- Hippophae rhamnoides powder
- Green banana
- Berry flavour
- Lycopersicon esculentum powder
- Sesamum indicum
- Daucus carota powder
- Sesbania sp.
- Tocotrienols (Vitamin E)
- Santalum acuminatum
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Per capsule:
- Bambusa arundinacea (Bamboo)
- Terminalia ferdinandiana
- Davidson plum powder
- Marine collagen peptides
- Santalum acuminatum
- Green banana
- Berry flavour
- Lycopersicon esculentum
- Sesamum indicum
- Hippophae rhamnoides powder
- Daucus carota powder
- Sesbania sp.
- Tocotrienols (Vitamin E)
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Per 5 g:
- Bambusa arundinacea (Bamboo) (stem)
- Natural banana flavour
- Mango (fruit)
- Malus (Apple)
- Prunus persica (fruit) (Peach)
- Fragaria ananassa (Strawberry)
- Oryza sativa (Rice juice concentrate)
- Pea protein concentrate
- Pouteria lucuma (fruit) powder
- Green banana starch
- Oryza sativa (Rice fibre)
- Beta vulgaris
- Brassica oleracea var. italica (Broccoli)
- Spinacia oleracea (Spinach)
- Brassica oleracea var. acephala (leaf) powder (Kale)
- Pumpkin powder
- Sweet potato powder
- Sunflower seed
- Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Chlorella pyrenoidosa powder
- Grifola frondosa
- Lentinula edodes
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Per 7 g (Passionflower Schisandra & Silica):
- Bambusa vulgaris (Bamboo fibre) ext.
- Artichoke inulin
- Acacia sp. (gum)
- Beta vulgaris powder
- Curry leaf extract
- Malpighia glabra powder
- Psidium guajava (Guava)
- Coconut medium-chain triglyceride (Coconut MCT)
- Schisandra chinensis
- Tapioca maltodextrin
- Natural flavours
- Stevia rebaubiana (leaf) ext.
- Passiflora incarnata
- Marine algae
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