Those who have seen the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” will be familiar with the images of bamboo: flexible yet firm, delicate yet strong. These unique qualities make bamboo fit perfectly into ancient Chinese philosophy and give bamboo’s health benefits an air of wisdom and grace.
History
In China, the highly revered bamboo reflects the heavenly unity in ancient art, such as ethereal paintings of misty mountains with bamboo leaves, delicate bamboo weaving, and bamboo baskets.
The strength of bamboo is evident when the fury of the atomic bomb unleashed on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II only marginally damaged bamboo. It was also one of the first plants to reappear after the deadly war, thus occupying a special place in the hearts of the Japanese people. Visitors to Japan will be enchanted by the melodious sounds of nature as the breeze whispers through wind chimes made of bamboo.
In Hawaii, where bamboo is known as “ohe,” bamboo crafts have risen to the status of art, with intricate designs of delicate lid seals carved from split bamboo.
Before the invention of wheels, bamboo provided sturdy axles for carrying baskets woven from bamboo fibres, revealing its wide spectrum of uses.
Ecology
Bamboo has strong survival skills. Like grass, it grows rapidly and is capable of self-propagating. Like wood, it is strong and can be found all over the world. Although bamboo needs only minimal water to sustain itself—as little as 20 inches of rain for some species—most large bamboos grow faster when exposed to sunlight.
Growing profusely in poverty-stricken and resource-poor areas, bamboo is like a gift to humanity, giving its best during its short lifespan of a few years.
Bamboo height varies from dwarf plants of 30 cm to wooden floating bamboos of more than 40 m.
Bamboos are classified according to the type of roots. The stolons, which belong mainly to tropical bamboos, spread exuberantly while the bunches, which belong to temperate bamboos, spread slowly from the original planting. There are also root systems that combine the two types.
Bamboo leaves come in a wide variety. There are soft, velvety leaves, leaves with saw-toothed edges, and leaves with small tufts of hair-like ornaments around the bases of the stems and culm (stem) sheaths.
health notes
Bamboo, a vital element in Traditional Chinese Medicine, has a temperament that ranges from mild to refreshing. So while the specific health benefits differ for the various parts and flavors of bamboo, in general, bamboo can help detoxify, repel insects, clear heat, clear phlegm, curb vomiting, restore vitality, and quench thirst. thirst. It’s no wonder then that bamboo is the panda’s favourite. In fact, with abundant crude protein, bamboo is also frequently used as animal feed.
Bel’Air Green Bamboo Essential Oil is the result of extensive research. A beneficial essence known as bamboo sil is extracted from the joints of the bamboo stems. It contains abundant amounts of silica, which is a rich reserve of calcium. After aromatherapy with green bamboo essential oil, calcium would be replenished and bones would be strengthened. This innovative essential oil can also relieve old age problems such as back pain and rheumatism, as well as increase calcium content in children and adolescents, which stimulates their growth.