There is a history of using bamboo that spans 5000 years of civilisation.
Bamboo has been the material for everything from furniture, dishes and textiles to the structure of earthquake-proofed housing.
Bamboo is actually a grass, and it is the fastest growing woody plant on the Earth. It can grow at rates of up to 4 feet a day, so can be harvested after 5 or 6 years.
Bamboo is 34% harder than white oak and 2 times more stable than most commonly used wood.
Bamboo can tolerate high amounts of deformations in the elastic range, which is why it is essential material for earthquake architecture.
Bamboo naturally contains an anti bacterial agent, which is why clothing made with bamboo is hypoallergenic.
Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
Bamboo as a herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years in Asia. Often used for its tonic & astringent properties, it is considered an aphrodisiac.
