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Bamboo

Bambusa arundinacea

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Anti-inflammatory for sensitive and/or irritated skin. Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Photoprotection. Venotonic. Vasoprotector. Blood flow activator.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Anti-inflammatory. Antipyretic. Astringent. Emmenagogue.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Because of its high strength and flexibility, it is called "steel plant".