Luffa is a cucurbitaceae plant. Natsuna is planted all over the north and south. It has seeds, which grow in the body of loofah.

What does loofah seed look like?

Luffa seeds grow in luffa meat. At the early stage of maturity, the seeds are white and transparent, and then turn yellow. If they are not picked, they will air-dry and turn black. The seeds are ripe and ready for sowing.

Can loofah seeds be eaten?

Luffa seeds can be eaten. Luffa seeds can be eaten when they are transparent and white. They are delicious, sweet and have good medicinal effects.

Efficacy and Function of Luffa Seed

1, relieving cough and resolving phlegm

: Luffa seed can clear away lung heat inflammation, dilute sputum and be easily excreted. It can improve the symptoms of excessive phlegm after taking it.

2, can cure constipation

The natural oil contained in loofah seeds can lubricate the intestines, accelerate the excretion of feces, and play a role in relieving and treating constipation.

3, diuretic swelling

Luffa seeds can enter the kidney and water, and have therapeutic effects on urination, intestinal wind, hemorrhoids and edema.

How to plant loofah seeds

Luffa seeds germinate quickly by direct seeding in summer. Soak the seeds for 3 hours before sowing, cover them with gauze and soak them thoroughly with water. After emergence, it can be transplanted into the field.