1/ Overview
Loofah is taken from very old and dried luffa fruit. When the fiber is shriveled, soak it in water several times to let the flesh and seeds inside fall out. Dry it thoroughly to get loofah fiber with many different uses.
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2/ Uses
2.1 Loofah as medicine
It is processed as food and medicine, as is loofah. The older the loofah, the higher its healing effect. According to Oriental medicine, it has a sweet taste and neutral properties that can stop bleeding, clear menstruation, and diuretic.
To treat hemorrhoids or bloody stools, people often use them with seeds removed and grilled. Use this loofah to boil with ginseng leaves and drink 3 times a day. This remedy can also be used for postpartum women with hemorrhoids.
2.2 Helps reduce clogged milk ducts for mothers
Women who have just given birth can also use loofah with locust thorns and dried onions boiled with water to drink and combine with breast massage to clear milk ducts. In particular, loofah and roots can cure rheumatism. Only loofah that is not sharp can cure shingles.
2.3 Clears heat and stops bleeding
Since ancient times, traditional medicine has known how to use loofah as a simple remedy to help the body cool down and stop bleeding. According to the publication, it after being charred can help stop bleeding very well. In addition, ancient grandparents also used them to treat blood clots, heat in the body, weak lungs, spleen, kidneys… You should keep a little this product in the house along with linguine, zucchini, zucchini peel, and Italian seeds. Drink to prevent the above symptoms in urgent cases.
For life
In life, it is used quite a lot. Below are quite popular products from this material such as:
2.4 Make shoe insoles
Loofah has high hygroscopic properties so it can be used as a very good shoe lining.
To make a loofah shoe insert, you just need to cut off the two ends of the loofah, strip off all the thick, hard yellow fibers, and press it flat. Finally, depending on the foot size, you can cut it accordingly.
2.5 Make bags, hats, flower pots…
In addition to the above items, they can also make beautiful hats, sandals, hats, and even handbags.
Besides, loofahs can also be transformed into beautiful flower pots. Flower pots made from loofah are not only cheap but also beautiful and equally unique.
2.6 Make loofah bath sponges
This product contains Glycerine – a moisturizing ingredient and vitamin E from the fiber that penetrates the skin during bathing, helping to soften the skin. On the other hand, using it to bathe also helps exfoliate dead cells, reduce wrinkles and stimulate blood circulation.
2.7 Make dishwashing pads
Dishwashing loofahs are commonly used in rural areas of Vietnam. Dishwashing pads made from this material are soft, light, and produce a lot of foam, helping to save a lot of dishwashing water. In addition, the interwoven silk fibers also have the effect of quickly removing grease stains.
2.8 Production of handmade items
In addition to the above uses, this type of fiber from the melon fruit can also be used to make handmade items such as hats, hats, loofah sandals, and even beautiful handbags, or transformed into beautiful flower pots.
2.9 Skin Care
Loofah is known as a safe, environmentally friendly and inexpensive beauty material for women. Because it has the ability to remove dead cells, does not cause skin allergies, helps reduce clogged pores and makes pores more clear.
After use, your skin will feel more comfortable and pleasant. However, it still has dry fibers, so don’t rub it too hard on your face. Because it will cause damage that is difficult to heal, you should only do it gently.
3/ Note when using this product
Luffa fiber is a natural material with many uses, however during use you need to keep in mind a few things:
- Cause skin irritation if not used properly. So if you have sensitive skin, try rubbing it on a small area before using it on your whole body.
- Causes pain if used too vigorously: When using to exfoliate, massage gently and avoid rubbing too hard.
- Causes drain blockage: If used to wash dishes, be sure to rinse thoroughly after use and do not flush directly into the drain.
4/ Health and environmental benefits
Luffa is a natural product, biodegradable, and does not harm the environment. Using luffa to replace plastic and chemical products helps reduce pollution and protect the environment. In addition, using loofah to exfoliate helps improve skin health and blood circulation.
Luffa is a multi-purpose product that is both environmentally friendly and has many benefits for health and daily life. Therefore, everyone can immediately take advantage of their available ingredients to care for their skin.
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