Bamboo torture is a form of torture and execution where a bamboo shoot grows through the body of a victim. It was reportedly used in East and South Asian countries such as China, India, and especially Japan, but claims of its usage lack reliable evidence. Bamboo sprout.

Scientific Name: Dracaena. In ancient Chinese culture, giving a gift of bamboo was also giving a friend the gift of good fortune; bamboo is symbolized as the ingredients for a happy life. *Happiness*