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Site Articles - Lofa Properties:

 

Extracts extracted from loofah seeds as well as oil have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and have been used to improve shingles and boils, leprosy and skin diseases.

Oboh, I. O .; Aluyor, E. O. Luffa cylindrical: An emerging cash crop. Afric. J. Agric. Res. 2009, 4: 684-688.

Luffa seed oil has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory properties and has anti-tumor properties due to inhibiting the synthesis of certain proteins and is also toxic to cancer cells and therefore in anti-aging, sunscreen, facial moisturizer, body oil and Facial cleanser is used.

Sangh, P.; Amit, K.; Neeraj, K. S.; Jha K. K. Luffa cylinderica: An important medicinal plant. Scholars Res. Library 2012, 2: 127-134.

 

Loofah seed oil has been used to treat skin diseases and leprosy.

Sangh Partap, Amit Kumar, Neeraj Kant Sharma, K. K. Jha, Luffa Cylindrica : An important medicinal plant, J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour., 2012, 2 (1):127-134.

 

The valuable substance lupine, which is a ribosome inhibitory protein, is extracted from loofah seeds and is effective in preventing the growth of protozoan parasites, insects, fungi and HIV.

  1. Ng YM, Yang Y, Sze KH, Zhang X, Zheng YT and Shaw PC. Structural characterization and anti-HIV-1 activities of arginine/glutamate-rich polypeptide Luffin P1 from the seeds of sponge gourd [Luffa cylindrica]. Journal of Structural Biology 2011; 174:164-172.

 

Luffa seed oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, 60% to 70% of which are linoleic acid, and the rest is oic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, etc.

Milani, A.E.; Razavi, S.M.A.; Koocheki, A.; Nikzadeh, V.; Vahedi, N.; Moeinfard, M.; Gholamhoseinpiour, A. Moisture dependent Properties of Cucurbit Seeds. International Agrophysics 2007, 21, 57–168.

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Properties of Luffa-2

Loofah contains anthocyanins, glycosides, flavonoids, triterpenoids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, carbohydrates, proteins, alkaloids and tannins that are very good for the skin.

Yadav R, Yadav BS & Yadav RB. Phenolic profile and antioxidant activity of thermally processed sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) as studied by using high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC). International Journal of Food Properties, 2017; 20(9): 2096–2112.

These compounds are made in different parts of the plant and show different activities such as antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

Al-Snafi AE. Constituents and pharmacology of Luffa cylindrica- A review. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy, 2019; 9(9): 68-79.

 

And for this reason, they are a good source for cosmetic ingredients.

Yadav R, Yadav BS & Yadav RB. Phenolic profile and antioxidant activity of thermally processed sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) as studied by using high performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC). International Journal of Food Properties, 2017; 20(9): 2096–2112.

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Properties of Luffa-3

Luffa is popular for personal hygiene due to its softness and layering without scratching the skin, which is why it is widely used as a bath sponge.

Adie D.B, Igboro S.B and Daouda N. Determination of the Filter Potential of Luffa Sponge (luffa aegyptiaca) in Water Quality Analysis. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 2013; 3(3): 117-123.

 

Luffa extract is used in anti-boiling and anti-dandruff products due to its antibacterial properties. It can also be used for hand disinfection due to its antimicrobial properties.

 

Mishra AK, Mishra A and Chattopadhyay P. Herbal Cosmeceuticals for Photoprotection from Ultraviolet B Radiation: A Review. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2011; 10(3): 351-360.

 

Loofah has wound healing properties.

Essien EE, Udo and Ogunwande. Physicochemical Properties, Fatty Acids Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Some Cucurbits Seed Oils. International journal of biology, Pharmacy and Allied sciences, 2013; 2(10): 1849-1857.

Luffa fiber exfoliates and removes dead skin cells and soothes the skin.

Hyekyung Ha, Hye-Sun Lim, Mee-Young Lee, In-Sik Shin, Woo Young Jeon, JungHoon Kim, and Hyeun Kyoo Shin. Luffa cylindrica suppresses development of Dermatophagoides farinae-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in Nc/Nga mice. Pharmaceutical Biology, 2015; 53(4): 555–562.

Luffa seed oil is a strong emollient and makes the skin soft and supple.

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Saponins, flavonoids and triterpenes are the basic compounds of loofah that have anti-inflammatory properties and prevent redness, swelling and discomfort caused by inflammation.

Kanwal W, Syed AW, A. Salman, Mohtasheem HM. Anti-emetic and anti- inflammatory activity of fruit peel of Luffa cylindrical (L) Roem. Asian Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences, 2013; 2(20): 75-80.