Siraitia grosvenorii is sweet and cool, belonging to lung and large intestine meridians. It has the effects of moistening lung, relieving cough, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst. Suitable for cough caused by lung heat or lung dryness, pertussis and thirst caused by summer heat.
Siraitia grosvenorii has the effect of moistening intestines and relaxing bowels. Siraitia grosvenorii does have the effect of clearing away heat and moistening lung, but there is no record in TCM literature that Siraitia grosvenorii has the effect of nourishing yin and what kind of food to avoid. Modern medical research has confirmed that Siraitia grosvenorii contains a sweetener 300 times sweeter than sucrose, but it does not produce calories. It is an ideal substitute for people who are not suitable for eating sugar, such as diabetes and obesity.
The function of Siraitia grosvenorii:
Siraitia grosvenorii is a valuable medicinal material, which is cool and sweet, and has the function of clearing lung and moistening intestines. Mainly used for pertussis, phlegm-fire cough, blood dryness and constipation. It has good curative effect on acute tracheitis, acute tonsillitis, throat fire and acute gastritis. Its roots can be mashed and applied to the affected area to treat stubborn tinea, carbuncle and furuncle. Fruit hair can be used as a knife wound medicine; A little Momordica grosvenori with boiling water is an excellent refreshing drink, which can not only refresh the body, but also prevent respiratory tract infection. Taking it all the year round can prolong life. Lohan juice can also be used for cooking, which is fragrant and delicious. Siraitia grosvenorii is known as "fairy fruit".