Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth. Under optimal conditions, the plant grows up to one meter a day. The plant belongs to the grasses and is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine.
Ingredients
Bamboo is known for its high content of silicon, or silicic acid, which can account for up to 70% of the ingredients. This provides the elasticity of the plant. The content of potassium is also high.
It also contains vitamins A, B & C and the minerals magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.