Description :
Bambusa arundinacea is a tall, bright-green colored spiny bamboo species, which grows in thickets consisting of a large number of heavily branched, closely growing culms. It reaches a height of 10–35 m and grows naturally in the forests of the dry zones. The Bambusa is native to the Himalayas, but is now cultivated widely throughout tropical Asia and America for its commercial value. It is also present in the regions ranging from Sierra Leone to South Nigeria and other African territories. The bamboo or bambusa resin (also known as Tabasheer or Banshalochan) is the Siliceous secretion found in the internodes of the stems of various species of Bamboo. Scientific study of Bamboo resin extract has shown presence of Silica. Tabasheer occuors in fragments of masses, and is translucent or transparent and bluish white color. Bambusa stem extract or Banshalochan is astringent, acrid, sweet, cooling, expectorent, constipating, cardiotonic, haemostatic, aphrodisiac, diuretic. Tabasheer helps in reducing inflammation in Joints, reducing joint pain and swelling. Banshalochan as ayurvedic science is useful in fever conditions, where there is body pain, muscle lethargy. Bamboo resin extract helps to improve blood circulation by stimulating heart muscles and improving urine output. Banshalochan helps to improve energy level in body and supports as overall tonic. Banshalochan or Vansalochan helps to loosen the sticky cough and expel it out of the body.
Applications of Bamboo Resin Extract:
- Traditional medicine: Bamboo resin extract is used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and skin conditions.
- Cosmetics: Bamboo resin extract is used as an ingredient in various cosmetic products such as anti-aging creams, moisturisers, serums, and other skin care products. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are believed to help reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of ageing.
- Food products: Bamboo resin extract is used in some food products as a natural flavouring agent or nutritional supplement.
- Textiles: Bamboo resin extract is used in the textile industry to make fabrics that have natural antibacterial properties, making them ideal for clothing, towels, and other textiles.
- Agriculture: Bamboo resin extract is used in agriculture as a natural pesticide to control pests and diseases in crops.
- Construction: Bamboo resin extract is used as an adhesive in the production of bamboo-based building materials such as flooring, furniture, and other decorative items.
