Luo Han Guo (Momordica Fruit)

Herb 6 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin

Channels:

LU, LI (SP)

Properties:

Sweet, Cool (or Neutral)

Latin:

Fructus Momordicae Grosvenori

Chinese:

罗汉果

Tone Marks:

luó hàn guŏ

Alt Names:

La Han Guo, Jia Ku Gua

Translation:

Arhat Fruit

Chinese Herb Actions

• Moistens the Lungs, Clears Heat, and Stops Cough
  Cor chronic dry hot cough and dry throat with or without yellow sputum that might be scanty, blood streaked or difficult to expectorate
• Generates Fluid to Stop Thirst
  For thirst
• Moistens Intestines to Unblock Bowels
  For constipation

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• None Noted.

Herb-Drug Interactions

• None Noted.

Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 15-30 grams in decoction or 1-2 pieces of whole fruit, crushed ¹²
• 9-15 grams in decoction ¹³