Invigoration treatments for protection of bamboo biodiversity

Bamboo shoot is a rich source of amino acids phosphorous dietary fiber magnesium protein iron potassium copper selenium vitamin B1 nicotinic acid calcium zinc sodium riboflavin carotene and essential minerals Bamboo is known for its high anti-oxidizing properties and as such can aid the removal of potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism. Bamboo shoots and its extracts can be used for preparing herbal medicines for regulating the blood sugar level. The herbal medicines from the bamboo plant parts can be used for regulating the cholesterol level. Bamboo bark can be decocted and used for treating skin eruptions. Due to the antileprotic properties of the bamboo plant studies reveal that the leaves can be used for preparing medicines for treating leprosy. The pungent bamboo seeds can serve as a laxative for stimulating the evacuation of faeces.