Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.12-05-2020

Dishcloth gourd

Plant

Family

Gourd Family / Cucumber Family, cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae)

English

Dishcloth gourd, Loofah, Luffa, Luffa sponge, Smooth loofah, Sponge gourd, Suakwa towelgourd, Vegetable sponge

Latin

Luffa aegyptiaca Miller, Luffa aegyptica Mill., Luffa cylindrica* M. Roem.

Plantparts

Fruit, Seeds, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Anti-emetic, Antivomitive, apoplectic stroke, apoplexy, Cerebrovascular accident, constipation, Costive, Costiveness, Dyschezia, Dyssynergic defaecation, emesis, Puking, stopping vomiting, Stroke, strokes, Throwing up, Vomit, Vomiting

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Brazil

Ingredients

 ascorbic acid, ash, Calcium, Carbohydrates, choline, fat, Fibres, iron, linoleic acid, magnesium, Monounsaturated fatty acids, Niacin, Oleanolic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, phosphorus, Phytin, Polyunsaturated fat, potassium, protein, Saturated fatty acids, sodium, Stearic acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, water, Β-Carotene

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn6193

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