Family Name: Gramineae
Botanical Name(s): Bambusa Vulgaris, Bambusa Arundinacea, Bumbusa Apous, Bumbusa Orientalls, Bumbusa Spinosa
Popular Name(s): Bamboo
Parts Used: Bamboo leaves, Bamboo Exudate, Banshalochan, Tabasheer
Habitat: Through out India, in areas up to 2100 m elevation
Description: Bambusa Vulgaris can be grown best in a climate-controlled environment, where it can be sheltered with adequate water and proper lighting conditions, though, it can be taken outdoors during the summer months. Since common bamboo enjoys plenty of moisture, keeping it well watered is a necessity for a healthy plant.
Uses: The leaves are sweet, astringent, cooling, emmenagougue, opthalmic, vulnerary, constipating and febrifuge. Bamboo leaves contain the highest protein levels whereas the stems have less protein content.