Scientific name: Fructus Momordicae
Chinese name: 羅漢果 (luóhànguǒ)(lo4hon3gwo2)
What is Luo Han Kuo?
- Luo Han Kuo is the fruit of Momoridica grosvenori Swingle.
- Usually collected mature fruits between September and October.
What are the health benefits?
- Luo Han Kuo can be used in the treatment of dry cough, sore throat, hoarseness of voice and constipation.
How can I select Luo Han Kuo?
- The shape of Luo Han Kuo is egg-shaped, ellipsoid or spherical.
- The outer surface is dull down, dull yellowish-brown or dull greenish-brown color.
- Good Luo Han Kuo is light in weight and its pericarp can be break easily.
- Good Luo Han Kuo usually tastes sweet.



