Bamboo extract is well known for its high silica content. Silica, a natural mineral essential for collagen production, helps to fortify hair strands and make them more elastic. A 2007 study of 48 ...

Chinese scientists report finding a way to diminish the development of acrylamide—a potential carcinogen—in baked and fried foods: Dip them in an extract of bamboo leaves prior to cooking. It’s the ...

Bamboo-derived extracts have attracted increasing attention globally as a sustainable source of natural antioxidants due to the rapid growth and wide distribution of bamboo. Leaves, sheaths and ...

“These findings suggest that fermented bamboo shoot extract has promising anti-obesity effects by boosting energy expenditure in white adipocytes. Future research is necessary to identify the active ...

In the day and age of sustainability, bamboo has emerged as the unsung hero. Belonging to a subfamily of grass, it is known as one of the most versatile plants — and for good reason. All its parts can ...

The water extract of fermented bamboo shoots, a traditional pickle-like delicacy consumed mainly in Tripura, has anti-obesity effects, scientists have reported after lab tests on human fat cells.