Question : BAMBOO FOR CANCER TREATMENT

(a) whether bamboo is very useful for treatment of cancer;

(b) if so, whether the Government have made any research in this regard; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)

(a) to (c) Some studies have reported possible anti-tumour activity of bamboo but no clinical study has been conducted.