Luo Han Guo (Momordica grosvenori) - Herb Supplement and Sugar Substitute

Luo Han Guo, the fruit of Siraitia Grosvenori, is native to southwestern China. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of lung congestion, colds, and sore throats, and gastrointestinal disorder. It is considered by the locals to be a longevity aid.

Besides its medicinal purposes, it has also been used as a sugar substitute. The unique chemical components of this sweetener in Luo Han Guo are triterpene glycosides, known as mogrosides. Mogroside is 300 times sweeter than cane sugar and is extremely low in calories. Due to its low caloric attributes, Luo han Kuo extract has been used used as a sweetener in beverages and cooked food. It is a stable, non-fermentable additive ideal for diabetics.

Luo Han Guo products are usually available as extracts and dried fruits. You may find both forms at piermall.com

Luo Han Guo Beverage @ piermall.com

This dissolving block of extract can help you feel cool and relaxing as it moistures the throat and lung, reduces the chronic cough.

Luo Han Guo Dried Fruit @ piermall.com

Below recipe was adopted from www.healthy-chinese-recipe.com. Thank you.

Ingredients:

2 Luo Hang Guo
1 cups water

Procedure

1. Clean Luo Han Guo. Crush into small pieces. Put in a teapot,add water.
2. Bring to a boil, turn to low heat, continue to cook 10mins.Turn off heat.
3. After finishing drinking, add additional water, repeat cooking 3-5 times.
Luo Han Guo Tea - Diabetes Recipes

Serving Method

Serve as tea. Serve whenever you want to drink. At least drink one cup in the morning and in the afternoon.

Beneficial Function

To moisten the lung and relieve cough. To reduce blood sugar and blood pressure. Suitable for diabetes caused by depletion-thirst in lung and stomach, especially those who have complication of hypertension.