There is evidence that bitter loofah is more poisonous than arsenic. There are ingredients in the bitter loofah that are not suitable for human consumption and may cause diarrhea or poisoning. They should not be eaten and must be discarded.

1. Reasons why you cannot eat bitter luffa

The bitter taste in luffa generally comes from the alkali glycoalkaloids contained in it. Alkali glycoalkaloids are substances that produce bitter taste. A poisonous substance that is as toxic as arsenic and is difficult to be destroyed and dissolved even by high temperatures. If the content is high, it may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea. Especially children, the elderly, and frail people can easily cause food poisoning if they eat bitter loofah.

2. Reasons for the bitter taste of luffa

There are generally two reasons for the bitter taste of luffa: The first is the growth environment factors. Artificial pollination problems, sudden changes in climate, insufficient light, lack of fertilization, etc. cause insufficient nutrition, etc. Luffa does not develop normally, and poor growth will produce a bitter taste. The second is that after being left for a long time, the loofah will produce bacterial growth, which will increase the alkali glycoalkaloid content and produce a bitter taste. If the loofah is broken at this time, it must not be eaten.

2. The magical functions of loofah

Luffa has the functions of clearing away heat, resolving phlegm, cooling blood, and detoxifying. It is suitable for treating febrile diseases, such as body heat, polydipsia, phlegm, wheezing and cough, intestinal wind, hemorrhoids and leakage. Especially suitable for summer consumption. In addition to the edible function of loofah, the pulp also has medicinal uses. When pregnant women are trying to stimulate lactation, they can add loofah pulp to the soup, which has the effect of unblocking the mammary glands. In addition to medicinal uses, the pulp of loofah can also be used as a kitchen utensil. It is a good helper for cleaning and is especially suitable for use as a cleaning cloth.

Luffa is full of treasures. As long as it is used properly, it will be of great benefit to the human body.