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	Luffa Sponges, Natural Soaps, and Natural Luffa Seed - Feel the Difference - The Luffa Farm
		Nestled on the hidden mesa in Nipomo, California, The Luffa Farm is one of theÂ only growers of luffa sponges in the USA that offers toursÂ to theÂ public.
		Whether you have used a luffa once and discarded it because of its scratchiness, or you're a luffa connoisseur, our luffas are something anyone can love.
		The Luffa Farm's luffas are all-natural, carefully hand-tended, and harvested daily, resulting in a supple sponge.
	www.theluffafarm.com (228 words)

	A Legacy of Luffa \| Tips & Techniques
		Luffa tends to be very sensitive to obstacles, if it were to meet with the ground or another luffa it may begin to grow in an odd shape or worse begin to rot.
		The harvest of the luffa is one of the easiest and most satisfying of any vegetable that I have had the honor of being exposed to.
		The luffa is ready to be harvested for its sponge when the outer shell has begun to turn brown and the seeds can be heard rattling inside when the luffa is shaken.
	www.gardenguides.com /how-to/tipstechniques/vegetables/luffa.asp (1621 words)

	acupuncturetoday.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Luffa is used to treat chest pain and congestion, musculoskeletal pain, and mastitis, among other conditions.
		The typical dosage of luffa is between 4.5 and 9 grams, boiled in water and drunk as a decoction.
		Luffa is considered extremely safe, with very little or no toxicity reported; as of this writing, there are no known adverse effects or drug interactions associated with taking luffa.
	www.acupuncturetoday.com /print_friendly.php?pr_file_name=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acupuncturetoday.com%2Fherbcentral%2Fluffa.php (416 words)

	Luffa operculata in Sinusitis : Homeopathic Cured Cases, Homeopathy Remedies, Treatment
		Luffa Operculata 0/3 one globule in 4oz of distilled water was given, 10 succussions to be given to the bottle, then one teaspoon dose of medicine to be mixed in ½ cup of water.
		Luffa Operculata 0/3 was repeated in the same way as in the first case.
		Luffa Operculata 6x was taken three times a day.
	www.hpathy.com /casesnew/juneja-luffa-operculata.asp (445 words)

	Commercial Luffa Sponge Gourd Production
		Luffa sponges are the fibrous interiors of the fruits of the luffa sponge gourd plant (Luffa aegyptiaca Mill.).
		A tropical member of the Cucurbitaceae, the luffa sponge gourd plant is an annual vine with tendrils and large, cylindrical fruit that are edible when young.
		Most luffa cultigens are monoecious; male flowers develop in a cluster, whereas female flowers develop singly or in association with male flowers.
	www.ces.ncsu.edu /hil/hil-120.html (1830 words)

	Commercial Luffa Sponge Gourd Production
		Luffa sponge products are readily available in the cosmetic and bath section of department stores, discount stores, pharmacies, and specialty shops.
		Luffa should be transplanted outdoors after all danger of frost is past.
		Luffa may, however, be the ideal supplemental crop for some ambitious growers with good marketing skills.
	www.ces.ncsu.edu /depts/hort/hil/hil-120.html (1830 words)

	Luffa Gallery - Turtle Feathers
		Luffa soaps remain extrememely popular and have the cachet of being considered a luxurious bath product.
		Sad to say, most Luffa soaps go very cheap on the Luffa, and it can be hard to find a soap maker that includes a generous slice of Luffa.
		A Luffa slice ready to go to work as a multi-purpose scrubber, either in the bath or in the kitchen.
	www.turtlefeathers.com /text/natural-products/gourds/gallery/luffa.html (231 words)

	Gourd, Luffa -- Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roem., Luffa aegyptica Mill., and Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.
		Luffa is the genus name of a group of gourds also known as vegetable sponges, dishcloth gourds, running okra, strainer vine, Chinese okra, California okra, and loofah.
		Fruits of the angled luffa are characterized by sharp, elevated ridges running the length of the pods.
		Luffa requires a lot of space, so plant seeds in hills spaced 6 feet apart or space plants about 3-4 feet apart in a single row.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /MV071 (714 words)

	Luffa Squash
		But luffa squash is much spongier than most gourds, and when quickly stir-fried, it has a fantastic silky texture and subtle sweet taste that's lovely on its own.
		Look for luffa squashes that are relatively small and are firm and unshriveled (make sure the growing end is not soft).
		Luffa squash is seasoned simply to show off its supple texture and slightly' sweet flavor.
	www.globalgourmet.com /food/special/2001/asianveg/luffa.html (397 words)

	Luffa Seeds - Loofah Seeds - Luffah Seeds
		Luffa is a fast growing, warm climate member of the Cucurbit family that is native to India, and is also known under a wide variety of other names including Sponge Gourd, Dishcloth Gourd, Sze Qwa, Cee Gwa and others.
		Luffa is the only known plant that may be used to produce natural sponges which have been found to have a positive impact on cleansing human skin and may also be used to produce an organic soap.
		When Luffa is harvested when young at a length of 4 to 6 inches long and yield a sweet, tasty vegetable that may be prepared similiar to okra or zucchini.
	www.seedfest.co.uk /seeds/luffa/luffa.html (513 words)

	Deutsches Ärzteblatt: Artikel Druckversion
		Behandlung mit Luffa operculata D4 Mit großem Interesse habe ich den Artikel gelesen.
		Unter Gabe von Luffa operculata D4 trat bei einem Patienten keinerlei Besserung ein und bei zwei Patienten (davon ein Patient mit Asthma) eine deutliche Besserung.
		Luffa D4 ist ein homöopathisches Arzneimittel (hergestellt nach den Vorschriften des HAB 1 aus Luffa operculata) mit entsprechend der homöopathischen Arzneimittelprüfung an Gesunden "empirisch" ermittelten organo- oder histotropen Wirkungsrichtungen (unter anderem "antiallergische Komponente").
	www.aerzteblatt.de /v4/archiv/artikeldruck.asp?id=285 (790 words)

	Grow Luffa Plants and Sponge Up Profits!
		Luffas (also spelled loofa) are cylindrical gourds with a fibrous, sponge-like interior.
		Luffa hills should be spaced at least 6' apart, with 2-4 plants per hill.
		Luffas are a slow to germinate and establish, a weakness which can be overcome by starting them in containers and then transplanting them into the growing area.
	www.gardenandhearth.com /Freelance-Greenhouse/Luffas.htm (824 words)

	Luffa Sponge Gourds: A Potential Crop for Small Farms
		Luffa is closely related to cucumber and has similar cultural requirements.
		Because luffa is open pollinated and crosses easily, further trials must be conducted on the seed collected from the most promising selections to determine if the quality can be maintained from year to year.
		Luffa gourds could be a new crop for a few American growers.
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/proceedings1993/v2-560.html (1213 words)

	Luffa Slices Soaps
		The luffa sponge is a vegetable that grows on vines.
		The luffa is dried and the skin removed, the strong inner fibers are the luffa sponges that you've seen in stores.
		The luffa sponges that we use are organically grown, in Cairo, Egypt which makes them much softer and nicer on the skin.
	www.islandnet.com /~keah/luffa.htm (499 words)

	Luffa Slices Soaps
		The luffa sponge is a vegetable that grows on vines.
		The luffa is dried and the skin removed, the strong inner fibers are the luffa sponges that you've seen in stores.
		The luffa sponges that we use are organically grown, in Cairo, Egypt which makes them much softer and nicer on the skin.
	www.pacificcoastsoapworks.com /luffa.htm (499 words)

	sasa - Luffa Waschtücher und Luffaschwämme (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Mouillée l´éponge de luffa possède une texture très douce et convient ainsi parfaitement pour la toilette des bébés et petits enfants.
		L´éponge de luffa est également útilisé pour le rembourrage et la confection de matelats, meubles et sièges de voitures.
		Sèche, l´éponge de luffa se prète admirablement pour massages et nettoyage en rpofondeur de la peau, elle active la circulation sanguine de l´épiderme et accélère la régénération cellulaire.
	www.aegypt-schwarzkuemmel.de /f/b_luffa.shtml (243 words)

	Luffa
		Known primarily as a bath sponge (loofah) in the West, Luffa is also used in baskets, shoe soles, and oil filters, and has value as a sound-deadening construction material.
		A Luffa sponge is the Luffa aegyptica's dried fruit, which contains a dense network of vascular bundles.
		Luffa probably originated in India, traveling via the Arabic world to Egypt in the Middle Ages.
	www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/101760.shtml (144 words)

	Luffa Gourd Types (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Two kinds of luffa gourd, or vegetable sponge, are widely grown in the United States.
		Many luffas are mixtures of the two varieties.
		Luffa cylindrica is by far the most commonly grown in the United States.
	www.twincreek.com /gourds/luffa.htm (91 words)

	LUFFA COMPLEX (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In one unpublished study conducted by Bioforce in Holland in 1989, the effects of Luffa Complex (or Pollinosan, as it is known on the continent) on 199 patients attending eight general practices were studied.
		Also, many people may be surprised to learn that the luffa comes from the garden and not the sea, and belongs to the same family of vegetables as squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers and melons.
		Luffa’s use as a hayfever therapy is a mostly anecdotal one.
	www.wddty.co.uk /web/search/articles.asp?ArtID=21132&DbID=proof&ArticleFree=true (620 words)

	Luffa - LocalHarvest
		The luffa gourd is a vegetable of many names, including the washrag gourd, the dishrag gourd, and running okra.
		Luffa are more commonly known, however, for the use of their fiber network.
		One clever and organically-friendly use of luffa sponges is as a replacement for vegetable peelers.
	www.localharvest.org /luffa.jsp (239 words)

	Bioforce, A Vogel Luffa Complex Tincture, 50ml. Allergy relief, Herbal Remedy. Tincture, drops, liquid. - ...
		Read more on the herbal uses of Luffa Complex...
		Luffa Complex is Best taken one to two weeks before the onset of the allergy season, and then throughout the allergy season, or on an ongoing basis if symptoms are not seasonal.
		Aralia racemosa (American Spikenard) 14.29%; Cariospermumhalicacabum 14.29%; Galphimia glauca (Thryallis) 14.29%; Luffa operculata (Sponge Cucumber) 14.29%; Ammi visnaga (Khella) 14.28%; Larrea mexicana (Heartseed) 14.28%; Okoubaka aubrevillia 14.28%.
	www.elixirhealth.co.uk /asps/ShowDetails.asp?id=858&name=Bioforce%2C+A+Vogel+Luffa+Complex+Tincture%2C+50ml%2E+Allergy+relief%2C+hay+fever+relief%2E+Herbal+Remedy%2E+Tincture%2C+drops%2C+liquid%2E (240 words)

	Gardening Australia - Fact Sheet: Smooth Luffa
		Some people confuse luffas with a marine animal, the sponge, but a luffa is a terrestrial member of the cucumber family.
		Luffa aegyptiaca,or the smooth luffa is also called the dishcloth gourd in Asia because they are used for scrubbing pots.
		Luffas are used in Chinese medicine to treat rheumatic pain.
	www.abc.net.au /gardening/stories/s1599776.htm (478 words)

	Luffa sepium (PIER species info) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Luffa aegyptiaca: Petals 2.5-5.3 cm long; ovary not tuberculate-aculeate; fruit less than 15 cm long, smooth; seeds 8.5-12 mm long, fl.
		Additional online information about Luffa sepium is available from the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR).
		Taxonomic information about Luffa sepium may be available from the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN).
	www.hear.org /pier/species/luffa_sepium.htm (304 words)

	LUFFA CYLINDRICA - SPONGE LUFFA.
		Dishrag gourd, smooth luffa, luff, lufa, belustra, nerua, calabaza de aristas, sponge luffa, kimput, bloostru, ghiya tori, nenwa, ta tsu kua, shui kwa, loofah, dishcloth gourd, vegetable sponge gourd, Pepinillo de San Gregorio, patola, patolang bilog, Loefahspons, Plantaardige spons, Schwammgurke, Hechima, Esponja vegetal.
		The young fruit is used as a cooked vegetable although some gardeners grow Smooth luffa for the fibrous interior only.
		Luffa is cold sensitive and should be grown during the warm season.
	www.tropilab.com /luf-cyl.html (173 words)

	recipes
		When garlic is golden brown and onions are transparent, add dried or fresh shrimp or thinly sliced pork and continue to stir fry.
		Stir in slices of luffa and approximately 2-inch thick slices of bok-choy, or Chinese cabbage.
		Asian eggplant, long beans, luffa, or winter gourd (“upo” in Filipino or “bâu” in Vietnamese) can be used for this dish.
	www.uga.edu /ebl/Vietnamese/recipes.html (238 words)

	La Luffa: spugna vegetale naturale
		La Luffa appartiene alla famiglia delle Cucurbitacee e annovera meno di una decina di specie, di cui una di particolare interesse, la Luffa cylindrica (o Luffa aegyptica), che è utilizzata soprattutto a scopo alimentare e per altri usi commerciali che vedremo.
		La Luffa cylindrica è una grande pianta erbacea annuale, rampicante per mezzo di cirri, i cui fusti raggiungono anche i 5 metri di lunghezza, che produce frutti appartenenti al tipo dei peponidi, allungati e cilindrici (da cui il nome) suddivisi internamente in tre logge longitudinali che racchiudono i semi.
		Il campo di utilizzazione della Luffa che, ripeto, è naturale e biodegradabile e oltretutto rinnovabile (basta coltivarla!), quindi eco-compatibile, potrebbe essere molto vasto e potrebbe sostituire molti materiali tradizionali, di solito più inquinanti, con grande vantaggio per l'ambiente.
	www.lerboristeria.com /articoli/2004_06.php (827 words)

	Allen's Mailbox - Luffa Gourds - P. Allen Smith
		Luffa gourds are elongated and look somewhat like zucchini.
		Luffas should be planted in the late spring after the soil temperatures have warmed.
		You can purchase luffa gourd seeds from your favorite local garden center in early spring or order them through a mail order source such as Burpee.
	www.pallensmith.com /index.php?option=com_simplefaq&task=answer&Itemid=0&catid=100&aid=832 (468 words)

	Luffa Complex by Bioforce, Herbal Tinctures, Liquids, UK
		Luffa Complex is a preparation made from freshly harvested herbs.
		Adults: 20 drops 2 to 3 times daily in a small amount of water, to be held in the mouth for at least one minute before swallowing.
		Luffa Complex can also be found here Bioforce Herbs L to Z
	www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk /body-soul/bioforce-luffa-complex.asp (438 words)

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