Loofah seed should be loofah seed, for the name of traditional Chinese medicine, is the seed of loofah, a plant of the genus loofah in the family Cucurbitaceae. The efficacy of lucerne seeds after frying is generally unchanged, and is still to drive away worms, laxative, clearing heat and inducing diuresis.
Luffa seeds are cold in nature and bitter in flavor, with the effect of expelling worms, laxative, clearing heat and inducing diuresis. It is used for treating lung-heat cough, roundworm disease, hemorrhoidal leakage (bleeding hemorrhoids), constipation, edema, lithiasis (discharge of gravel during urination, or sudden interruption of urination, pain in the urethra, and intolerable pain in the lumbar and abdominal strangulation) and other syndromes. Adverse reactions and contraindications of Silk gourd seeds are not clear; note that those with spleen deficiency and pregnant women should be cautious.
Clinically, the seeds are taken internally as a decoction, or fried charcoal powder; such as external use is pounded, or powdered dressing.
If the patient is not feeling well, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time. Drugs should be taken under the guidance of a physician, do not self-medication, to avoid causing adverse consequences.