SCIENTIFIC NAME: Bambusa arundinacea

 

HINDI NAME: Vanshlochan, Baans, Tabasheer

 

ENGLISH NAME: Bamboo silica, Bamboo Manna, Spiny Bamboo

 

FAMILY: Gramineae / Poaceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Vanshlochan is a herbal silica concretion derived from female bamboo tree nodes. It is a white transparent, hard, and irregular piece with significant medicinal properties. Vanshlochan, the storehouse of macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients is astringent, sweet in taste, and has a cold potency in action, which helps to pacify Pitta and Vata while also providing sustenance and stability to the body. It aids in the formation of bodily fluids.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Amazing for hair growth
• Adaptogenic
• Diuretic
• Aids in bone development
• Cure for peptic ulcer
• Anti-inflammatory effect on respiratory functioning
• General tonic effect on health and immunity

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

• When used at the recommended dosage, vanshlochan is likely safe and well-tolerated by the majority of individuals. 
• High dosage may be harmful to the lungs and prostate glands.

HOW TO USE

• The therapeutic dose of Vanshlochan may differ from person to person according to the patient's age, body type, and condition. It is usually advisable to see an Ayurveda doctor or practitioner for better usage of vanshlochan as per health conditions.