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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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.

Bamboo might look like just another green stalk, but zoom out and it’s a whole lifestyle. From crunchy shoots on your plate to charcoal in your water filter, this climate-smart grass has been a staple ...