Dr. Mike’s Nutritional Health Advice: Lohan Fruit
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Lohan fruit, short for Luo Han Guo, the ‘magic fruit’ or also called ‘longevity fruit’ in China is a moist, cooling, calming and relaxing herb that combats stress, reduces tension and balances body and mind. It has been used for thousands of years to moisten the lungs and skin, treat sore throats and coughs, regulate the digestive tract and purify the blood. It’s also effective in relieving constipation and diarrhea (does that make sense? Of course, it BALANCES the body: if there’s too much, it reduces – if there’s not enough, it promotes), colitis, diabetes and hypoglycemia. LoHan is a sweet fruit and therefore also used as a sugar substitute or non-caloric sweetener. Recent investigation includes the antioxidant activity of the ‘mogrosides’ (another bioactive compound of LoHan) and their potential use as a cancer preventative.
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Dr. Mike
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Is this fruit available in Canada?
Comment by Frincess — January 5, 2010 @ 12:15 pm
Interesting! This fruit is what I need!!
Comment by Yohan — January 5, 2010 @ 12:16 pm