One, lactation promotion

Silk gourd contains some amino acids and proteases, which can promote the digestion and absorption of proteins in the human body, provide sufficient amino acids for the synthesis of breast milk. Therefore, boiling silk gourd in water has a certain relieving effect on postpartum women with insufficient milk, blocked milk ducts, or breast abscesses. Silk gourd can be stewed with pork trotters, carp, and pork loin to increase the lactation-promoting effect.

Two, heat-clearing and phlegm-resolving

Silk gourd tastes sweet and slightly cool in nature. Drinking boiled silk gourd water has a certain heat-clearing effect and good auxiliary effects on cough, asthma, and excessive phlegm caused by lung heat.

Three, detoxification and dispersing

Silk gourd has the function of clearing heat, dispersing stagnation, relieving pain, and promoting blood circulation. It is suitable for people with liver and stomach heat stagnation, breast distention and pain, and blocked milk ducts. Silk gourd can be boiled and taken internally or used externally to relieve symptoms.

Four, beauty and anti-aging

Silk gourd contains vitamin B1, which can prevent skin aging, and vitamin C, which can lighten the skin. It can protect the skin, eliminate spots, and make the skin fair and delicate. It is an excellent beauty product.

Five, auxiliary treatment for rheumatic pain

Luffa's vascular bundle can dispel wind and dampness, and also promote blood circulation. It has a good auxiliary effect on symptoms such as rheumatism, joint pain, limited limb movement, and swollen joints. It can be used in combination with Chinese medicinal materials such as Chinese angelica and Spatholobi to assist in treatment.

Taboos for consuming Luffa's vascular bundle

Luffa's vascular bundle can be boiled and taken orally, or can be used as a dietary ingredient to cook soup with other ingredients. For example, it can be cooked with pig's trotters, carp, and other ingredients, or cooked with white silkworm, white poria, white chrysanthemum, and red dates to lighten facial pigmentation and achieve whitening effect. However, there are also some taboos for using Luffa's vascular bundle. It has mild toxicity and should not be taken excessively in normal times, as excessive consumption may lead to adverse reactions.