Dried Luo Han Guo Monk Fruit Whole Pods 20-30mm Guangxi 2024 Harvest Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Luo Han Guo, known in TCM as Luo Han Guo (罗汉果), from Siraitia grosvenorii, is the whole dried fruit of a gourd vine traditionally grown in Guangxi, China. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and cool in nature, traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and generating fluids. These whole pods are commonly simmered or steeped for a naturally sweet herbal tea and are also paired with chrysanthemum or fat hai in traditional blends.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried monk fruit pods sourced from Guangxi, a region traditionally renowned for Luo Han Guo
• Botanical source Siraitia grosvenorii, the fruit used in classical Chinese herbal practice
• 2024 harvest crop, hand-selected 20-30 mm wild-type fruit in a large resealable bag
• Naturally sweet, calorie-conscious alternative to sugar for teas and decoctions
• Versatile ingredient for daily herbal tea, soups, and traditional cooling drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically round, smooth, brownish-green to tan pods with a thin, brittle shell and a faintly sweet, hay-like aroma. When cracked and simmered, the fruit typically yields a clear amber infusion with a mellow, honey-like sweetness and no bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Crack one pod and steep in hot water for a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer with chrysanthemum or fat hai for a traditional cooling infusion
• Add to herbal soups or congee for gentle sweetness
• Use in seasonal drinks as a traditional sugar substitute

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Luo Han Guo is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, soothing the throat, and generating fluids, and it has long been a staple of Guangxi folk herbalism. It is typically cracked and simmered alone or combined with chrysanthemum, fat hai, or pear in decoctions and daily teas, especially during dry seasons or after long periods of speaking.

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