Normal loofah is not bitter, and it is good for your health, but it has the risk of poisoning. Alkaloid glycoside is a toxic substance, which is as toxic as arsenic, and it is difficult to be destroyed and dissolved even at high temperature. Bitter gourd contains alkaloids.

Basic glycoside alkaloids are difficult to remove after heating, and poisoning symptoms can appear within half an hour to several hours after eating. Mild poisoning is characterized by dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, fatigue and lethargy, and in severe cases, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dehydration, bloody stool and even life-threatening. Therefore, it can be seen that this bitter gourd is very toxic, so don't be reluctant to throw away this toxic loofah.