罗汉果是一种天然甜味剂，其甜度是蔗糖的 150-200倍，但几乎不含热量，常用于：
• 代替糖制作 无糖饮品 或 健康甜点
• 传统中药中用于 润肺止咳、缓解喉咙不适
• 作为 糖尿病友好型 甜味替代品

罗汉果的功效与作用：
1. 润肺止咳，缓解咽喉不适：含罗汉果苷（Mogrosides），具有 抗炎镇咳 作用，适用于干咳、咽喉肿痛、慢性咽炎；常与胖大海、菊花配伍，冲泡成润喉茶。
2. 天然零卡甜味剂：甜度是蔗糖的 150-200倍，但几乎不含热量（GI=0），适合 糖尿病人 和 控糖人群 替代糖使用；国际公认的安全代糖（FDA认证），广泛用于无糖饮料、甜品。
3. 抗氧化，延缓衰老：含多酚类物质，清除自由基，降低氧化应激，有助于 保护皮肤和细胞健康。
4. 调节肠道功能：轻度润肠通便，缓解因燥热引起的便秘。
5. 辅助降血脂：研究表明，其提取物可能帮助 降低胆固醇（LDL），促进心血管健康。

Monk fruit is a natural sweetener with a sweetness 150-200 times that of sugar, yet it contains almost no calories. It is commonly used for:

- Replacing sugar in sugar-free beverages or healthy desserts
- Traditional Chinese medicine to moisten the lungs, relieve coughs, and soothe throat discomfort
- Serving as a diabetes-friendly sugar alternative

Benefits and Effects of Monk Fruit
1. Moistens Lungs & Relieves Coughs: Contains mogrosides, which have anti-inflammatory and cough-suppressing properties, making it effective for dry coughs, sore throats, and chronic pharyngitis. Often paired with sterculia seeds (胖大海) or chrysanthemum to brew throat-soothing tea.

2. Natural Zero-Calorie Sweetener: With a sweetness 150-200 times that of sugar and almost no calories (GI=0), it’s ideal for diabetics and those managing sugar intake. An FDA-approved safe sugar substitute, widely used in sugar-free drinks and desserts.

3. Antioxidant & Anti-Aging: Rich in polyphenols, which help scavenge free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and protect skin and cellular health.

4. Supports Digestive Health: Mildly lubricates the intestines, relieving constipation caused by internal heat.

5. Helps Lower Cholesterol: Studies suggest its extracts may reduce LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and support cardiovascular health.

罗汉果（Monk Fruit）既可直接食用，也能入药或作为天然甜味剂。以下是常见的食用方法及注意事项：

一、基础食用方法
1. 泡水代茶：取 1/4~1/2个干罗汉果，掰碎外壳（无需去皮），用 沸水冲泡，加盖焖5-10分钟，可反复续水至味淡。
功效：润肺止咳、缓解咽喉干痒，适合秋冬干燥季节。

搭配推荐：
罗汉果 + 胖大海 → 缓解咽炎
罗汉果 + 菊花 → 清热降火

2. 直接含服：将一小块干罗汉果含在口中，缓慢吮吸汁液，缓解喉咙不适。

二、入膳调味（天然代糖）
1. 煲汤/糖水如：罗汉果雪梨汤：润燥止咳，罗汉果无花果瘦肉汤：滋阴润肺
用法：1/2个罗汉果与其他食材同炖，增添自然甜味。

2. 制作低糖甜品：如 罗汉果银耳羹、罗汉果龟苓膏，替代白糖，减少热量。

3. 自制罗汉果糖浆做法：罗汉果加水煮20分钟，过滤后浓缩成浆，可调配饮品或蘸食。

Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) can be eaten directly, used medicinally, or as a natural sweetener. Here are common consumption methods and precautions:

I. Basic Consumption Methods
1. Brewing as Tea (Most Common): Take 1/4 to 1/2 dried monk fruit, crush the shell (no need to peel). Steep in boiling water for 5-10 minutes, and reuse until the flavor fades.

Benefits: Moistens lungs, relieves coughs, and soothes throat dryness—ideal for dry seasons.

Recommended Pairings:
Monk fruit + Sterculia seeds (胖大海) → Soothes pharyngitis
Monk fruit + Chrysanthemum → Clears heat and reduces inflammation

2. Sucking Directly: Hold a small piece of dried monk fruit in your mouth and slowly suck the juice to relieve throat discomfort.

II. Culinary Uses (Natural Sweetener)
1. Soups/Dessert Soups E.g., Monk Fruit & Pear Soup: Moistens dryness and stops coughs. Monk Fruit, Fig & Pork Soup: Nourishes yin and lungs.
Usage: Simmer 1/2 monk fruit with other ingredients for natural sweetness.

2. Low-Sugar Desserts E.g., Monk Fruit & Tremella Pudding, Monk Fruit Herbal Jelly—replace sugar to cut calories.

3. Homemade Monk Fruit Syrup: Boil monk fruit with water for 20 mins, strain and reduce to syrup for drinks or dipping.

1. 用量控制：每日建议 不超过1个干果（甜度高，过量可能轻微腹泻）。

2. 体质适配：
适合：阴虚燥热、咽喉不适、糖尿病人。
慎用：脾胃虚寒者建议搭配生姜、红枣中和凉性。

3. 选购技巧：优质罗汉果：外壳干燥饱满，摇动无响声，泡水后甜味持久。

1. Dosage Contro: Recommended no more than 1 dried fruit per day (excess may cause mild diarrhea).

2. Body Compatibility:
a. Suitable for: Yin-deficient, dry-heat constitution; throat discomfort; diabetics.
b. Use cautiously: Those with cold spleen/stomach—pair with ginger or red dates.

3. Selection Tips: High-quality monk fruit: Dry, plump shell, no rattling when shaken, long-lasting sweetness.