Bambusa arundinacea (vanshlochan): An overview
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Bamboo species are thought to be originally from Central China, but are now found in many temperate and semi- tropical regions around the world. There are approximately 75 species and 200 varieties of Phyllostachys. Bambusa arundinacea (Vanshlochan) belonging to family Poaceae, is a well known Ayurvedic and medicinal plant in Indian tradition. This plant is reported to possess antidiabetic, antifertility, antibacterial, anti inflammatory and antiulcer, protective, anthelmintic, insecticidal, antiarthritic, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, vessel protection and venotonic activities. It is found in North-West India and Bengal, Sri Lanka, Malaya, Peru and Myanmar (Burma). Many of the important chemical constituents are found in it. It is a common plant which is mostly used as a building material ranging from food containers, skewers, chopsticks, handicrafts, toys, furniture, flooring, pulp and paper, boats, charcoal, musical instruments and weapons. In addition to its more common applications, bamboo has other uses, from skyscraper scaffolding and phonograph needles to slide rules, skins of airplanes, and diesel fuels. Bamboo ashes are used to polish jewels and manufacture electrical batteries. It has been used in bicycles, dirigibles, windmills, scales, retaining walls, ropes, cables and filament in the first light bulb.
Authors and Affiliations
Ajay Kumar Rathaur
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP411862
- DOI -
- Views 109
- Downloads 1
Phytochemical Screening and GC-MS analysis of Ethanolic extract of TecomaStans (Family: Bignoniaceae) "Yellow Bell Flowers"
Flowers of TecomastansLinn popularly known as "yellow bell flowers" contain flavonoids. Flavonoids has been established to have antidepressant activity of the possible phytochemical components from the ethanolic extracts...
Study of antipyretic activity of Basella alba leaf extract
In the present investigation preliminary phytochemical screening on leaves extract of Basella alba revealed the presence of Proteins, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, ash, calcium, vitamins, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin. The...
In vitro studies on phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of Heliotropium indicum linn.
Objective The in vitro studies on phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of Heliotropium indicum Lin. (Boraginaceous) was evaluated by different assaying. Methods The in vitro antioxidant activity was evaluated...
Study of efficacy and safety of second line art regimen in HIV/AIDS patients in a tertiary care centre
Background The advent of HAART has decreased the progression to AIDS and AIDS related mortality and prolonged the survival .On the other hand, advances in the antiretroviral therapy have increased life span of HIV posit...
Biological activities of Barleria cristata
The methanol extract of leaves of Barleria cristata L. as well as its hexane, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform and aqueous soluble partitionates were subjected to screening for antioxidant, cytotoxic, thrombolytic, memb...