Ethnobotanical Insights: Phytochemical Richness, Nutritional Potential, and Bioactivity Evaluation of Bambusa arundinacea and Bambusa nutans
Abstract
Bamboo species are widely utilized in traditional medicine, yet their pharmacological and nutritional potential remains insufficiently explored. This study specifically investigates the ethnobotanical uses, phytochemical composition, nutritional profile, and bioactivities of Bambusa arundinacea and Bambusa nutans from Odisha, India. Ethnobotanical surveys using structured interviews confirmed their application in treating gastrointestinal disorders, wound healing, and infectious diseases. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of phenolics, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and saponins, with B. arundinacea exhibiting comparatively higher phenolic and flavonoid contents. Nutritional analysis demonstrated appreciable levels of protein, crude fiber, carbohydrates, and essential minerals, highlighting their nutraceutical value. Bioactivity assays showed strong antioxidant activity (DPPH), significant antibacterial effects against Salmonella typhi, and pronounced anthelmintic activity, with B. arundinacea producing shorter paralysis and death times than B. nutans. The Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay further indicated notable cytotoxicity, suggesting the presence of pharmacologically active compounds. Overall, B. arundinacea displayed comparatively superior bioactivity and phytochemical richness, supporting traditional medicinal claims and establishing both species as promising sources of antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiparasitic agents, thereby warranting further isolation and characterization of active constituents.
Keywords:
Anthelmintic Antioxidant, Bambusa arundinacea, Bambusa nutans, Brine Shrimp Lethality Assa, Ethnobotany, Nutraceuticals, Phytochemicals
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Dash, S., Kumar, S. and Mahalik, G. (2026) “Ethnobotanical Insights: Phytochemical Richness, Nutritional Potential, and Bioactivity Evaluation of Bambusa arundinacea and Bambusa nutans”, International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research, 9(2), pp. 110-133. doi: https://doi.org/10.31632/ijalsr.2026.v09i02.010.
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