Pahari Roots Fresh Bamboo shoots come from the state of Meghalaya. The bamboo shoot is cleaned & packed in water. Can be consumed raw or cooked. One can also use it to make pickle or chutney with perilla seeds or black sesame to get the local flavor. Ancient Indian medicine, known as Ayurveda, has identified bamboo shoots to be one of the most potent natural resources for height growth and overall body strength. Although, the results vary for everyone. Bamboo grass is known for its rapid growth.