Luffa

Luffa cylindrica which is commonly called sponge gourd, loofa, vegetable sponge, bath sponge or dish cloth gourd, is a member of cucurbitaceouse family. The fruits of Luffa cylindrica are smooth and cylindrical shaped. One mature Luffa sponge will produce at least 30 seeds. Plant is bitter tonic, emetic, diuretic and purgative and useful in asthma, skin diseases and splenic enlargement. … Read more