What are the benefits of boiling water in luffa for drinking

Drinking boiled water from luffa has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening dryness and promoting bowel movements, and assisting in lowering blood sugar. Loofah is rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and various minerals, making it suitable for summer cooling or daily health consumption.

1. Clearing heat and detoxifying

Loofah has a cool nature. Boiling it in water can help relieve dryness and heat in the body, and has a certain improvement effect on heat symptoms such as sore throat and oral ulcers. The saponin components it contains can promote metabolism, accelerate the elimination of toxins in the body, and are suitable for moderate consumption by people who are prone to internal heat.

2. Moisturizing and promoting bowel movements

The dietary fiber and mucin protein in luffa water can lubricate the intestines and alleviate constipation caused by dry intestines. Long term sitting or insufficient water intake can help maintain intestinal peristalsis function after drinking, but excessive drinking should be avoided during diarrhea.

3. Auxiliary sugar control

Loofah contains plant active ingredients similar to insulin, and some nutrients are released after boiling water, which can help stabilize postprandial blood sugar to a certain extent. Patients with diabetes can use it as a daily drink to replace some high sugar drinks, but not as a substitute for drug therapy.

4. Supplement Water

After boiling water, luffa retains electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium, which is more conducive to replenishing water after sweat loss in summer than ordinary plain water. Drinking after exercise or in high temperature environments can prevent dehydration, while avoiding the intake of additives in commercially available electrolyte drinks.

5. Skincare and skincare

The vitamin C and polyphenolic substances in luffa water have antioxidant effects, and oral intake can reduce the damage of free radicals to the skin. The commonly used cooling luffa water in folk medicine is applied externally to relieve sunburn, but sensitive skin needs to be tested for tolerance first.

It is recommended to choose tender luffa and boil it with the skin to preserve more nutrients. After boiling, simmer over low heat for 20 minutes to avoid prolonged high temperature damage to the active ingredients. For those with weak and cold constitution, two slices of ginger can be added to adjust the coldness when drinking, and it is recommended to drink 3-4 times a week. If it is needed for auxiliary treatment of diseases, it should be consulted with a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for diagnosis and treatment, and cannot completely replace drugs. Daily storage should be refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours to avoid microbial growth.