Name: Luo Han Guo herbal tea*Dried Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Tea health of the throat
About the Luo Han Guo tea:
Luo han guo refers to the fruit of S. grosvenori , a perennial, dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine, 2 to 5 m in length. It is cultivated in southern China, mainly in the Guangxi, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hunan, and Jiangxi provinces, with most of the product from the mountains of Guilin. The round, green fruit turns brown when dried and is covered with small hairs. This is a distinct plant from bitter melon, Momordica charantia .
Luo han guo has been used for centuries in China and in Southeast Asia for its sweet flavor and medicinal properties. Historic writings record Song Dynasty monks brewing it as a medicinal beverage more than 800 years ago. The dried fruit has been used as an ingredient in soup or stew to prevent symptoms of long-term conditions or for ongoing treatment.
Storage:
stored in a dry place and no direct sunshine.
Other names:
Lo han guo , lo han kuo , luo han guo , lor hon kor , ge si wei ruo guo , ra kan ka , monk fruit , arhat fruit ,
Tea Brewing Guide:
One half to 2 pieces (approximately 9 to 15 g) of the dried fruit is commonly used as a tea by simmering in boiling water.
