The efficacy and function of loofah

Cucumber is a popular vegetable in summer. It is rich in nutrients and is naturally the most common vegetable in our vegetable garden. Planting cucumbers will produce a lot of loofah vines. Most families only eat cucumbers and ignore the effects of loofah vines or simply don’t know about them. The following editor will tell you the effects and benefits of loofah pulp.

1. It has medicinal effects and can treat cough with phlegm. Ethanol can be obtained from loofah vines and leaves, and taking it decocted in water can have the effect of relieving cough and removing phlegm.

2. The powder decoction and alcohol extract made from loofah vine can inhibit the growth of common respiratory bacteria and pneumococcus, but the former is slightly weaker and the latter is slightly stronger. The fresh juice of loofah vine has no antibacterial effect.

3. Drinking chopped loofah vines boiled in water and persisting for a period of time can effectively treat chronic bronchitis.

4. Soaking cucumber roots and 3-5 feet of them together with lean pork can effectively treat atrophic rhinitis. If you experience mild dizziness and nasal discharge at first, it is normal.

5. Dry the loofah vines, and roast them with fire when you want to use them. Burn them until the surface turns black, but the smell and color inside can still be distinguished. Rub them on the painful area immediately to treat toothache.