Fresh Luo Han Guo can be washed and chopped, and then brewed with boiling water; however, the content of effective substances in Luo Han Guo infused water is limited, and it is difficult to achieve the purpose of treating diseases. So if you need to take Luo Han Guo to cure or regulate your body, it is recommended to take it under the guidance of a doctor to avoid the risk of medication.
Luo Han Guo, sweet in taste and cool in nature, belonging to the lung and large intestine meridian, has the effect of clearing heat and moistening the lungs (removing heat to moisturize the lungs), facilitating the pharynx and opening up the voice (relieving throat discomfort and hoarseness), and lubricating the intestines and laxatives, and is used in the treatment of lung-heat and dry cough, sore throat and loss of voice, and intestinal dryness and constipation.
Luo Han Guo is used for the treatment of phlegm cough, asthma, can be a single decoction, or often with Baibei, Sang Bai Pi, etc.; for intestinal dryness and constipation, often used with honey.