Luffah sponge gourd (also spelled loofah), is commonly used as a bath sponge, but young fruits that are less than 7 inches long and green can be eaten as squash or fresh cucumber substitute.
As common as loofas are, most people don’t realize that they are made from a plant! These cucurbit vegetables need at least 6 hours of full sun, well-drained soil, good air circulation, and a good, sturdy trellis to thrive.
Mature luffas can be harvested in the fall when the gourds are tan, light and dry, and the seeds shake inside when rattled.
 
To make your own “loofa,” simply soak the fruit in warm water for 5-20 minutes until the skin can be easily stripped off.  When the skin is off, remove the seeds and excess pulp and rinse in a 10% chlorine bleach solution to lighten the sponges.
 
The fibers can be boiled in water, which is then used as medicine.
Luffa is taken by mouth for treating and preventing colds.
It is also used for nasal swelling and sinus problems.
Some people use it for arthritis pain, muscle pain, and chest pain.
Women use luffa to restore absent menstrual periods.
Nursing mothers use it to increase milk flow.
Sometimes the whole luffa "sponge" is rubbed against the skin to remove dead skin and stimulate the skin.
Luffa charcoal, which is prepared by heating luffa fibers in a closed container, is applied directly to the skin for shingles in the face and eye region.
In cosmetics, powdered luffa is used in skin care products to reduce swelling and "detoxify" the skin.
 
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