The medical effects of loofah

Effects of loofah

Health benefits of loofah

Boil water and soak the loofah to treat sinusitis

Roast the dried loofah in an iron pan and grind it into fine powder. Take 6 grams each time, with warm water on an empty stomach in the morning, for 8 consecutive days.

The main symptom is purulent discharge, which may be accompanied by nasal congestion, headache and olfactory impairment of varying severity.

Whitening and anti-aging

Sponge gourd juice is known as "beauty water". It contains B vitamins that prevent skin aging and vitamin C that whitens the skin. It can protect the skin, eliminate plaques, and make the skin white and tender. Cut the growing sponge gourd vines, and use gauze to dip the sponge gourd juice and apply it on the face or skin, which can moisturize the skin and prevent wrinkles. You can also squeeze the sponge gourd juice directly and add appropriate amount of honey or glycerin to apply, which will have a better effect.

Treat cold and cough

Roast the loofah to dry, grind it into fine powder, and make it into pills with honey. Take 9 grams each time, 3 times a day.

Suitable for people

It is edible for general population.