Loofah (tòchon)
Luffa aegyptiaca
Loofah
tòchon
Torchon
Luffa aegyptiaca
Traditionally used
Skin conditions, digestion, constipation, inflammation, wounds
Prepared as
Fruit sponge used to scrub and cleanse skin, removing dead cells and improving circulation. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and inflammation. Young fruit eaten as vegetable for nutrition. Seed oil applied to dry skin and hair. Sponge soaked in herbal tea and applied as compress to painful joints.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Maladi po a, pwoblèm vant, konstipasyon, enflamasyon, blesi
Français — Affections cutanées, troubles digestifs, constipation, inflammation, plaies
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside