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Loofah (sponge gourd / dishcloth gourd) Luffa cylindrica Botanical Classification loofah Family Curcurbitaceae Genus and specie Luffa cylindrica / L. aegyptica Other names Dishcloth or sponge gourd as well as vine okra. Description of the herb loofah kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products It is an annual climber with large bristly leaves with green fruits that turn yellow when ripe. Parts used The fruits and fiber are used. Properties It is a astringent, pain killing herb that controls bleeding and promotes healing, while at the same time boosting circulation and increasing the flow of milk. Therapeutic uses Internal use It is used internally for rheumatism, backache, internal hemorrhage, chest pains, as well as hemorrhoids. Young fruit can be eaten raw like cucumber or cooked like squash, while the young leaves, shoots, flower buds, as well as the flowers can be eaten after being lightly steamed. The seeds can be roasted as a snack, or pressed tproduce an oil. External use Externally, it is used for shingles and boils. The dried fruit fibers are used as abrasive sponges in skin care, tremove dead skin and tstimulate the circulation. Aromatherapy and essential oil use None. Safety precautions and warnings None noted. Used in the following of our products herb |
