Does drinking water boiled with Luffa (sponge gourd) help remove dampness from the body?

Generally, drinking water boiled with Luffa (Sponge gourd) fiber helps to remove dampness from the body. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Luffa fiber, the fibrous network found in the dried mature fruit of the luffa plant, is considered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to have effects of clearing heat, resolving nodules, and promoting the circulation of meridians. It has a neutral nature and a sweet taste, and is believed to act on the lung, liver, and stomach meridians, exerting functions such as dispelling wind, promoting circulation of the meridians, and invigorating blood. When luffa fiber is boiled with an appropriate amount of water, its active ingredients dissolve into the water and can be absorbed by the human body. The fibrous structure of the luffa resembles the meridians in the human body, guiding the flow of qi and blood, and assisting in eliminating dampness and cold from the body. Drinking luffa-infused water may help alleviate symptoms such as lower back and leg pain caused by poor circulation of qi and blood or joint pain due to excessive dampness.

However, if symptoms of internal dampness are severe—for example, if one experiences heavy limbs or excessive sleepiness—prompt medical attention should be sought, and medications or other physical therapies should be used according to medical advice. Additionally, individuals with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach should avoid excessive consumption of luffa water to prevent additional strain on the gastrointestinal system.

In addition to consuming luffa-boiled water, comprehensive measures such as appropriate dietary regulation, physical exercise, and necessary TCM treatments should be combined to improve overall constitution.