Bamboo originates from regions of Asia, Africa and America. Bamboo is very durable and is used not only in the kitchen but also for furniture production. For culinary preparation, it is harvested for a very short time because it becomes woody very quickly. Bamboo shoots contain a lot of protein but little fat. It is preserved in brine, which contains silicic acid, so-called bamboo sugar, which is used in the treatment of asthma. Bamboo roots are very widely used in Asia for the treatment of cancer.

They have a sweet taste and a cool nature. They enter the stomach and lung meridians. It is a great natural diuretic, clears heat in the stomach, is beneficial for ulcers in the stomach and duodenum, and clears yellow phlegm during colds. They support bowel movements.