Ethnobotanical and Pharmacological Insights into Bambusa Genus

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Bamboo, a member of the family Poaceae, is a perennial, monocotyledonous, evergreen and the fastest growing plant, predominantly represented by major genera such as Bambusa, Dendrocalamus, Phyllostachys , and Sasa . The members of Bambusa genus, including B. arundinacea, B. balcooa, B. bambos, B. nutans, B. textilis, B. tulda, B. vulgaris , etc. have been the part of traditional medicine and cuisine of Asian countries since time immemorial. The traditional pharmacopeia and indigenous folk medicinal practices in these countries have mentioned the use of various parts of bamboo for several ailments. The scientific research conducted by various researchers has validated a diverse array of their pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimalarial, and antidiabetic activities. The purified bioactive compounds of Bambusa spp. have revealed the presence of phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, fatty acids, and others, attributing to their therapeutic properties. With their remarkable medicinal benefits and low toxicity, members of the Bambusa genus have gained significant attention globally as sources of health-benefiting components. This chapter addresses the phytoconstituents and pharmacological properties of widely used Bambusa spp. across the world that would further contribute to the development and utilization for potential novel ethnomedicine, nutraceutical, and health supplements.

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