Bamboo vs Corchorus Olitorius

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Bamboo

Bambusa vulgaris

Nutritive

Corchorus olitorius

Nutritive

Description

Bamboo leaves and shavings are used in TCM to clear heat and in modern nutrition as a rich source of organic silica.

Leafy vegetable widely consumed in Egypt and the Middle East as molokhia soup, used medicinally for digestive and nutritive conditions.

Active Compounds

Organic silica, Flavonoids, Phenolic acids, Chlorophyll

flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, mucilage, phytosterols

Traditional Uses

Fever, Irritability, Cough, Urinary infections

digestive health, nutritive, fever, pain relief, immune support

Modern Uses

Remineralization (silica), Antioxidant, Hair/nail/skin health, Bone support

nutritive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, digestive support

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried leaves as tea or 200mg silica extract daily

Fresh or dried leaves as food or tea freely

Contraindications

Thyroid disorders (silica interaction), Pregnancy

cardiac glycoside medications (small amount natural glycosides), allergy

Side Effects

GI upset, Thyroid interference

very well tolerated as food

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E