Botanical name: Luffa Cylindrica
Other name: sponge gourd, angled loofah, loufah sponge, Luffa acutangula, Luffa cylindrica, sing-kwa, vegetable sponge, vine.
Cold-pressed from the wild-growing loofah plant, loofah (sponge gourd) oil is derived. The fibrous nature of this plant, resembling a cucumber, serves as a natural sponge for skin exfoliation. The community-traded green oil extracted from its seeds possesses remarkable antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, showcasing a delightful reddish hue.
Medicinal Uses:
- Antifungal
- Anti-tumour
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Prevent synthesis of certain proteins
- Toxic to skin cancer cells
