Q. Bansloachan or Tabasheer is obtained from certain species of which plant?
Answer: Bamboo
Notes: Banslochan or Tabasheer is a rare organic substance secreted mainly from bamboo shoots or other plants. It is used in traditional medicine as a remedy for a variety of ailments. Composed of silica, it has cooling properties and is believed to provide benefits for respiratory, digestive and urinary health as well as a general tonic. Though pharmacological studies are limited, the rarity and purported medicinal value of this translucent substance coming from bamboo joints has made it highly prized in ayurveda and folk medicine.
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