
Luffa and Its Effects on Prostate Health: A Review of Urinary Benefits, Ingestion Methods, and Medicinal Properties
Abstract Luffa, commonly known as sponge gourd or loofah, is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the cucumber (Cucurbitaceae) family. While widely recognized for its fibrous mature fruit used as natural exfoliating sponges, Luffa cylindrica (syn. Luffa aegyptiaca) and Luffa acutangula have been traditionally employed in herbal medicine for various health purposes, including urological and prostate-related