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Bamboo And Its Many Uses

Bamboo is one of the most versatile substances known to man. Bamboo is used for everything from furniture to sit on; to food to eat. It is a species of grass. Bamboo plants grow anywhere from a foot to a hundred feet into the air. The plant has grass like leaves and a woody stem. The stem of the bamboo plant is almost always hollow with the distinctive joints that are so familiar to everyone..

While bamboo is a native found in the Far East, it has been transported and transplanted virtually around the world. With the notable exceptions of  the Antarctic and Europe it can be found on every continent.

The plant is edible, as are its seeds. It has been used to make weapons, utensils, tools, and furniture. Other uses include musical instruments, and the production of paper. It is used to build homes and other structures. It is stronger, yet lighter than many hardwoods.

For thousands of years it has been used for such a variety of purposes it is difficult to list them all. It has a great following because of its smell. The fragrance of bamboo can be found in candles, incense, and bathing products. Further, it is used in lotions, massage oils, body spritzers, and laundry soaps.

With the technology employed today, coupled with the versatility of bamboo, many more uses will certainly be found for this plant. It is no wonder bamboo is called a gift of the earth to man.

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