Have you ever reflected on the possibilities if having an exotic plant in the garden? You sure want to see that aesthetically pleasing blend of bamboo and other ornamentals when next you visit a park or even right there in your garden. Bamboo can add the needed appeal to the home garden.
Seasons and Cultivation
Majority of bamboo types grow well in warm and moist tropical and warm temperate climates. The two conventional modes of the growth pattern of bamboo are “clumping” and “running”.
Nutritional Facts
Bamboo shoots ( bamboo sprouts) are the eatable shoots of diverse bamboo types among which is Bambusa vulgaris and Phyllostachys edulis.Bamboo shoots contain immense nutrients that are of relevance to humans. Bamboo shoot food has only a little-saturated fat, cholesterol as well as sodium.
Again the bamboo shot food is an excellent source of Protein, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Riboflavin, Niacin, and Iron. Furthermore, the bamboo shot has a high reserve of fiber, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, and Manganese. Bamboo shoots contain a high percentage of dietary fiber.
Medicinal Uses
Bamboo shoots can aid in stopping most health complications that could have arose. Let’s take for an example; bamboo shoot food contains less caloric content, therefore, eating it excludes taking other high caloric foods. Again, bamboo shoot aids in lowering blood pressure as it contains an appreciable quantity of potassium that, in fact, can provide up to a fifth of recommended daily intake.
Additionally, taking bamboo shoots can prevent failure. It contains phenolic acids which can lower the chances of long-term ailments like heart diseases. The plant nutrients present in bamboo is capable of preventing cancer. Bamboo has high fiber content, and this aids digestion and constipation. Bamboo shoot contains some vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant which can boost body’s immune system in fighting any diseases.
Culinary Use
Bamboo shoots are used in various Asian dishes and broths. Bamboo shoots are refined into different shapes and can be freshly cut, sun-dried or canned. Bamboo shoot is known as Myit in Myanmar while in Cambodia, Tumpeang is the name. In Japan, China and Taiwan, bamboo shoots from the big specie Bambusa oldhamii are harvested, boiled and eaten as a delicacy.
Conclusion
Bamboo is a plant to be considered when we think about how nature has deposited so many amazing benefits in a single plant. And that is why we have to embrace the green revolution. Whether to be used for food, to protect and decorate our environment or in the production of items, the bamboo ticks all boxes.
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