Luffa is an annual climbing vine of Cucurbitaceae. Stems and branches are rough, ribbed and puberulent. Tendrils slightly stout, pubescent, usually 2-4-pronged. The fruit of loofah is a summer vegetable. When it is ripe, the reticular fiber inside is called loofah, which can be used instead of sponge to wash stoves and furniture.
Luffa nutrition
Luffa contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B 1 and vitamin C, as well as saponin, plant mucus, xylose gum, bitter substance of Luffa, citrulline and so on. Every100g contains protein1.4-1.5g, fat 0. 1 g, carbohydrate 4.3-4.5g, crude fiber 0.3-0.5g, ash 0.5g and calcium18. Ascorbic acid 5-8mg.
Luffa contains B vitamins to prevent skin aging and vitamin C to whiten skin, which can protect skin, eliminate plaque and make skin white and tender. It is a rare beauty product, so Luffa juice is called "Beauty Water".