Erun
Luffa / Sponge Gourd · Luffa aegyptiaca · Cucurbitaceae
Uses
Edible uses
- young fruit (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Medicinal uses
- jaundice (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Other uses
- Household: bath sponge (dried fibres) (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Other names
Luffa / Sponge Gourd, Vegetable sponge, Egyptian luffa
Sources
- Ewe plant list II — Curated Yoruba medicinal plants with English and botanical names.
Ewé records traditional Yorùbá plant knowledge. It is not medical advice: speak to a qualified practitioner before using any plant. Each statement shows its source and whether a specialist has reviewed it.