Luo Han Guo is a sweet fruit that has been used for centuries for its healing ability. Traditional Chinese medicine has long used Luo Han Guo to treat obesity. Studies have shown that it has antioxidant properties to neutralize free radicals. It also has an anti-histaminic effect and has been used to treat heat stroke, chronic cough and sore throats.
罗汉果被人们誉为“神仙果”，主要产于桂林市临桂县和永福县的山区，是桂林名贵的土特产。果实营养价值很高，含丰富的维生素C (每100克鲜果中含400毫克～500毫克) 以及糖甙、果糖、葡萄糖、蛋白质、脂类等。罗汉果味甘性凉，归肺、大肠经，有润肺止咳，生津止渴的功效，适用于肺热或肺燥咳嗽，百日咳及暑热伤津口渴等，此外还有润肠通便的功效。