Luo Han Guo (Momordica Fruit)

Herb 6 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin

Luo Han Guo (Fructus Momordicae Grosvenori)

Channels:
LU, LI (SP)

Properties:
Sweet, Cool (Neutral)

Latin Name:
Fructus Momordicae Grosvenori

Luo Han Guo means "Arhat Fruit"

Alternate Names

La Han Guo, Jia Ku Gua

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

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted.

Herb-Drug Interactions

None Noted.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted.

Dosage

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

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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