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:
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