Siraitia grosvenorii is the fruit of a perennial vine of Cucurbitaceae. Generally oval or round, with thin peel. Fresh fruit is turquoise, yellowish when ripe, and dark brown when made into dried fruit. Fruits are mainly divided into small fruits of 44mm-47mm, medium fruits of 48mm-5 1mm and large fruits of 52-56.

Fresh Siraitia grosvenorii, Eupolyphaga Net

Siraitia grosvenorii dried fruit, Eupolyphaga net

Its main functions are clearing away heat and moistening lung, moistening throat and clearing throat, and improving sore throat and constipation. It can also be used as a sugar substitute for diabetics, because the sugar content of Siraitia grosvenorii is not high, and it also contains a natural sweetener-mogroside. Siraitia grosvenorii has high sweetness and low calorie, and does not affect blood sugar, so it can be used as a special sugar substitute for diabetic patients.