The efficacy and function of bamboo sap

Bamboo sap is a very common medicinal material in life. It is used in a wide range of ways and you can choose it with confidence. Let’s take a look at it together.

[Source] It is the bamboo juice that flows out from the heated bamboo of the Poaceae family, Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle.

[Preparation] Remove the nodes from the new bamboo, split it, burn it over fire, and collect the juice dripping from both ends, which is bamboo juice .

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and resolves phlegm. It is used for stroke with phlegm accumulation, lung heat with wheezing and cough, and irritability due to fever.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Annotations to the Classic of Materia Medica

Bamboo sap is often used in the treatment of some diseases. It can be made into a compound prescription or used alone as needed. However, bamboo sap should not be consumed blindly to avoid adverse effects on the body.