Momordica fruit (LUO HAN GUO)
Momordica grosvenori Swingle (Fam. Cucurbitaceae)
Pharmaceutical Name:
Fructus Momordicae Grosvenori
Botanical Name:
Momordica grosvenori Swingle (Fam. Cucurbitaceae)
Common Name:
Momordica fruit
Part Used:
Fruit
Fructus Momordicae Grosvenori is mainly produced in Guangxi province. It is collected in autumn, dried in sunlight, and crushed for use.
Properties Taste & Meridians:
Sweet in flavor, cold in property, acts on the Lung and Spleen channels.
Functions:
Removes Lung Heat and moistens the Lung, and moistens the Intestine to relax the bowels.
Indications & Combinations:
For cough due to Phlegm Heat, sore throat and hoarseness of voice due to Lung Heat, and constipation due to Dry Intestines.
Dosage and administration:
10–15 g, decocted in water for internal use.
Precautions:
