World Bamboo Day 2024 celebrates to raise awareness of its products

New Delhi: World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on September 18 across the world. It came into force in 2009 during the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand. The aim of the day is to create awareness among the people regarding the importance of bamboo and its products. These products are eco-friendly, making them ideal for sustainable development. The theme of 2024 is “Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation, and Design.

Bamboo is replete with medicinal properties; the production of utensils, charcoal, and even fine paper is being made from bamboo. It is also used for commercial purposes as well.

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Here are the vital medicinal values of bamboo:

Bamboo shoots and extracts help reduce swelling and pain because they have anti-inflammatory properties. Bamboo also contains antioxidants, which protect the body from harmful free radicals. This may lower the risk of long-term diseases. Bamboo has natural substances like bamboo Kun, which can kill bacteria.

Bamboo shoots are rich in fiber, which helps with digestion by keeping bowel movements regular and supporting gut health. Some research shows that bamboo extracts might strengthen bones because they are high in silica, a mineral that helps make collagen, important for bones and tissues. Bamboo extracts are also used in skincare to soothe the skin and improve its elasticity and appearance.

In traditional medicine, bamboo is sometimes used as a natural diuretic to help the body produce more urine, which supports kidney health.