Loofah Sponge (Luffa cylindrica) — Sulfur-Free Peeled Si Gua Luo, Food-Herb Grade 500g
$8.14 – $13.00Price range: $8.14 through $13.00
Description
Loofah Sponge (Luffa cylindrica), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sī Guā Luò (丝瓜络), is the dried, peeled vascular fiber network of the mature loofah fruit. A long-revered food-herb (药食同源) botanical, Si Gua Luo has been prized for centuries as a channel-freeing, dampness-transforming herb traditionally used to ease stiffness, support smooth qi and blood flow, and soothe the body's meridian network. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a gentle yet remarkably versatile herb for both internal decoctions and daily wellness routines.




Key Selling Points
- Sulfur-free, peeled food-herb grade loofah fiber
- Luffa cylindrica — traditional Si Gua Luo (丝瓜络)
- Sourced from Zhejiang, China
- 500g bulk pack, 24-month shelf life
- Suitable for decoctions, soups, and daily teas




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully peeled and dried to preserve its pale ivory-to-cream color, springy fibrous texture, and clean, faintly grassy aroma. The fiber network remains intact and resilient, neither brittle nor musty. When decocted, it yields a light, subtly sweet infusion with a soft vegetal note, and the fibers soften without disintegrating, releasing their essence gently into the brew.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Botanical |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Si Gua Luo (丝瓜络) |
| Botanical Name | Luffa cylindrica |
| Origin | Zhejiang, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |




Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction with other food-herb ingredients
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Daily wellness tea blends
- Seasonal food-therapy cooking
- Traditional herbal pairing formulas




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Si Gua Luo is decocted into soups and gentle tonics to support the free movement of qi and blood through the body's channels. It is a classic ingredient in food-therapy broths, where it pairs with ingredients like job's tears, tangerine peel, and ginger. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion that fits easily into seasonal nourishment routines.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Si Gua Luo?
A: Si Gua Luo is the Chinese name for the dried, peeled vascular fiber network of the mature loofah fruit, botanically Luffa cylindrica. It is a traditional food-herb (药食同源) botanical used in decoctions, soups, and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Si Gua Luo?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Si Gua Luo is associated with freeing the channels, transforming dampness, and supporting smooth qi and blood flow. It is often used in soups and decoctions for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Si Gua Luo?
A: Rinse the fiber and simmer it with soup ingredients, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.



Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Unified goods 0 5kg item, Select goods 0 5kg item, Selected goods 0 5kg item |
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