Are bamboo leaves poisonous to humans?

Chef's answer
The shoots are the only portion of the fast-growing grass we know as bamboo that's edible to humans. ... When eaten raw, bamboo contains a toxin that produces cyanide in the gut.
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How To Make Bamboo Leaf Tea
  • Bring 8 oz of pure water to boil.
  • Pour over 1 bag of bamboo leaf tea or about 1 teaspoon of dried bamboo leaves in a cup.
  • Cover with a clean cloth.
  • Steep for at least 4-5 minutes. ...
  • Add a little honey or stevia to sweeten, and a little lemon juice for flavor.
  • Enjoy!
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    Preparing the leaves
  • Soak bamboo leaves in warm water for 5 minutes.
  • Scrub leaves thoroughly in cold water.
  • Boil the leaves for 15 minutes until soft.
  • Using two fingers, make an indentation in the middle to shape the bamboo leaves into a cone shape. Fill the dumpling with rice and filling. Use one hand to firmly cup the dumpling, and bring the leaves forward. Make sure to press the tip of the dumpling so that the end is pointed..
    The leaves are high in silica and bamboo thrives on silica. Bamboo leaves are like a natural fertilizer that helps the plant's growth in future years. Leaf decomposition and nutrient release typically occur in one year following the foliage drop. The foliage is also beneficial in suppressing competitive growth..
    The shoots are the only portion of the fast-growing grass we know as bamboo that's edible to humans. ... When eaten raw, bamboo contains a toxin that produces cyanide in the gut.
    Bamboo is a plant. Juice from young bamboo shoots is used to make medicine. People use bamboo for asthma, coughs, and gallbladder disorders..
    Bamboo leaves contain a compound that helps in healing of wounds and cuts. A medicinal lotion is prepared out of the freshly cut bamboo leaves, mixed with other herbs the poultice is used to cover cuts and wounds. Research has shown that fresh cuts close up faster, and the healing process of wounds is hastened.
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