Steinmetz:Luffa

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Luffa amara (and other species)

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Cucurbitaceae
English Names
  • Luffa
Natural Habitat
  • India
Part(s) Used
  • Semen
  • Radix
  • Fructus
Constituent(s)
  • luffein (gelatinous principle); seed: oil
  • albumen
Action
  • bitter tonic
  • diuretic
  • antiseptic
  • anthelmintic
  • depurative; fruit: violently cathartic and emetic
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