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bamboo shoot
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definition

bamboo shoot:

Ayurvedic:

Chinese:
» qualities: neutral; sweet, cooling, glossy
» actions: affects lungs, strengthens Stomach, cuts grease, diuretic, rids Food Retention
» uses: control phlegm, diarrhea, indigestion especially due to greasy, rich foods; edema; diabetes
» contraindications: trauma injuries, liver illness, carbuncles, stomach problems

naturopathic:
» uses: constipation, worms, hypertension

biochemical: high in calcium, potassium; vitamin B1; contains auxin, docosanoic alcohol and unsaturated fatty acids
» form: raw bamboo shoots
» portion: 0.5 cup
» calories (kcal): 21
» weight (g): 76
» water (%): 91.1
» protein (g): 2
» fat (g): 0.2
» carbohydrates (g): 4
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.1
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0.1
» calories from fat (%): 8.6
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g): 2
» vitamin A (RE): 2
» vitamin A (IU): 15
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.11
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.05
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.5
» vitamin B6 (mg):
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 3
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg):
» pantothenic acid (mg):
» sodium (mg): 3
» potassium (mg): 405
» calcium (mg): 10
» phosphorus (mg): 45
» magnesium (mg): 2
» iron (mg): 0.38
» zinc (mg):
» copper (mg):
» manganese (mg):

Agriculture Handbook #8
Lu, p. 88
Ni, p. 28


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