Punarvasu: Bamboo

Bamboos are used for soil conservation, industries, ornamental and fuel purposes. It has many medicinal properties that are exploited to epilepsy and feverish diseases (Shukla et al., 2012). Bamboo powder is used in skin care as an exfoliater and cleanser. It is diuretic, sweet, coolant and antibacterial in nature. It is also used in heat strokes. The alternate plants recommended for Punarvasu nakshatra are Bamboo (Bambusa arundinaceae, family: Poaceae) and Gum arabic tree/ Babul (Vachellia nilotica, family: Fabaceae).