Literal Translation: "Big Fellow's Fruit"
English Name: "Momordica Fruit
Botanical Name: "Frucctus Momordicae"
Properties: "Sweet, Cool"
Chinese Therapeutic Actions:
1) Moistens the Lungs and Stops Cough: For Cough due to Lung Heat or Dryness.
2) Generates Body Fluids and Relieves Thirst: For Summer Heat injuring the body fluids.
Dosage:
15 to 30 grams
Pharmacological Effects:
Antitussive: preparations in studies show minor antitussive effects.
Toxicology:
Luo Han Guo has shown very little toxicity when consumed as a tea over a period of time.
Active Ingredient: Mograside VI
According to John Chen:
Because Mogroside VI is 256 to 344 times more sweet than cane suger, it is commonly used as a sweetening agent in drinks. It is also used as a sugar substitute by obese individuals or those with diabetes mellitus.
