Understanding the Benefits of Monk Fruit | Suitable Groups | Simple Recipes
Understanding the Benefits of Monk Fruit | Suitable Groups | Simple Recipes
Benefits of Monk Fruit
- Clearing heat and nourishing the lungs: Monk fruit’s cooling nature and affinity for the lung meridian make it effective in treating conditions such as sore throat, thick phlegm, dry cough, and lung heat.
- Promoting skin health: The vitamins and minerals in monk fruit help nourish the skin, delay ageing, and improve skin texture.
- Managing blood sugar and cholesterol: The terpene glycosides in monk fruit are not absorbed by the body and do not raise blood sugar levels. In fact, they can stimulate insulin secretion, making them beneficial for people with diabetes. Additionally, monk fruit can help lower cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
- Promoting bowel regularity: The dietary fiber in monk fruit aids digestion and alleviates constipation.
Nutritional Value of Monk Fruit
Monk fruit is rich in various nutrients, including vitamin C, protein, phosphorus, iron, and calcium. Its sweetness primarily comes from terpene glycosides, which are 300 times sweeter than sucrose but contain virtually no calories. This makes monk fruit an ideal sweetener for people with diabetes. Furthermore, its high fiber content promotes healthy digestion. Individuals with diabetes or those looking to reduce their sugar intake can safely enjoy monk fruit as a satisfying alternative.Luo Han Guo tea is suitable for
- Smokers and drinkers: People who smoke or drink frequently can benefit from Monk Fruit's ability to cleanse the lungs, detoxify the body, and improve respiratory health.
- Individuals with high vocal demands: Actors, teachers, and broadcasters who use their voices extensively can find relief from throat discomfort with Monk Fruit.
- Sedentary individuals: People who sit for long periods, such as office workers, are prone to decreased lung function and constipation. Monk Fruit can help moisturize the lungs and promote bowel regularity.
- Individuals who frequently stay up late: People who often stay up late are more susceptible to heat in the body and weakened immunity. Monk Fruit can clear heat, detoxify, and boost the immune system.
- Outdoor athletes: People who engage in strenuous physical activity tend to sweat excessively, leading to dehydration. Monk Fruit can replenish fluids and quench thirst.
How to Pair Monk Fruit: Simple Recipes
Monk Fruit and Tangerine Peel Tea
Aids digestion, dries dampness, moistens the lungs, and clears phlegm. Suitable for those with a dry mouth and phlegm.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 of Monk fruit
- 1 piece of tangerine peel
Cooking Steps:
- Soak the tangerine peel until soft, then remove the white pith (scrape off the white membrane on the surface) and set aside.
- Wash the monk fruit and break it into smaller pieces.
- Put the monk fruit and tangerine peel into a thermos. Pour in hot water, seal the lid, let it steep for 30 minutes and the tea is ready. You can re-steep the tea until the flavour fades.
Monk Fruit and Dried Pear Tea
Clears heat, moistens the lungs, and promotes bowel movements. Ideal for those who constantly need to talk.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 of Monk fruit
- 2 pieces of Dried Pear
Cooking Steps:
- Wash the dried pear and soak until soft.
- Wash the monk fruit and break it into smaller pieces.
- Put the monk fruit and dried pear into a thermos. Pour in hot water, seal the lid, let it steep for 30 minutes and the tea is ready. You can re-steep the tea until the flavour fades.
Monk Fruit and Prunella Vulgaris Tea (Heat Clearing & Detoxifying tea)
Clears liver heat, detoxifies, moistens the lungs, and generates fluids. Suitable for those with irritability, insomnia, and excessive consumption of fried foods.
*Note: People with weak spleen and stomach should use it with caution, it’s recommended to consult with Kang Won TCM Practitioner before you consume Monk Fruit.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 of Monk fruit
- 5 pieces of Prunella Vulgaris (xia ku cao)
Cooking Steps:
- Wash the Prunella Vulgaris.
- Wash the monk fruit and break it into smaller pieces.
- Put the washed ingredient into a thermos. Pour in hot water, seal the lid, let it steep for 30 minutes and the tea is ready. You can re-steep the tea until the flavour fades.
Monk Fruit and Dragon’s Tongue Leaf Tea
Clears heat, moistens the lungs, and clears phlegm. Suitable for those with a dry cough due to heat.
*Note: People with cold cough cannot drink this tea.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 of Monk fruit
- 3 pieces of Dragon’s Tongue Leaf
Cooking Steps:
- Wash the Dragon’s Tongue Leaf.
- Wash the monk fruit and break it into smaller pieces.
- Put the monk fruit and dragon's toungue leaf into a thermos. Pour in hot water, seal the lid, let it steep for 30 minutes and the tea is ready. You can re-steep the tea until the flavour fades.
Monk Fruit and Fig Tea
Moistens the lungs, promotes bowel movements, and generates fluids. Suitable for those with a dry mouth or skin.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 of Monk fruit
- 1 piece of fig
Cooking Steps:
- Wash the fig and cut into small pieces.
- Wash the monk fruit and break it into smaller pieces.
- Put the monk fruit and fig into a thermos. Pour in hot water, seal the lid, let it steep for 30 minutes and the tea is ready. You can re-steep the tea until the flavour fades.
Monk Fruit, Chrysanthemum, and Goji Berry Tea
Soothes the throat, improves eyesight, and nourishes the body. Ideal for those who frequently stay up late or use electronic devices.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 of Monk fruit
- Few pieces of dried Chrysanthemum (You may choose based on the size and your preference)
- 5 to 8 pieces of Goji Berries
Cooking Steps:
- Wash the dried chrysanthemum and goji berry and soak until soft.
- Wash the monk fruit and break it into smaller pieces.
- Put the monk fruit, dried chrysanthemum and goji berry into a thermos. Pour in hot water, seal the lid, let it steep for 30 minutes and the tea is ready. You can re-steep the tea until the flavour fades.
Monk Fruit Eight Treasures Soup
Clears the heart, calms the mind, moistens the lungs, clears phlegm, and generates fluids. Suitable for those with insomnia, dry mouth, and throat.
Ingredients:
- 200g of lean meat
- 1/2 of monk fruit
- 12g lily bulb
- 12g longan
- 12g North ginseng
- 3 pieces of red dates
- North and South almonds (6g each)
- 6g American ginseng
Cooking Steps:
- Wash the monk fruit and break it into smaller pieces.
- Briefly blanch the lean meat in boiling water and set it aside.
- Wash the rest of the herbs thoroughly and set them aside.
- Combine all the ingredients in a pot. Add 1 liter of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for approximately 1.5 hours.
Western Watercress, Monk Fruit, and Pig Kidney Soup
Clears heat, moistens the lungs, stops cough. Suitable for those who stay up late, have a dry mouth, or a dry cough.
Ingredients:
- 500g watercress
- 2 duck gizzard
- carrot x1
- 1/2 of monk fruit
- North and South almonds (6g each)
- dried dates x1
- 1 piece of tangerine peel
- lean meat 300g
Cooking Steps:
- Trim the roots off the watercress. Soak it in salted water for 1 hour, you’ll need to change the water twice during this time.
- Soak the dried duck gizzard until they are soft, and set them aside.
- Break the monk fruit into smaller pieces and wash it together with the dried dates and North and South almonds. Set them aside.
- Soak the tangerine peel until soft, then remove the white pith (scrape off the white membrane on the surface) and set aside.
- Wash the carrots, peel them, and cut them into chunks.
- Briefly blanch the lean meat in boiling water and set it aside.
- Add the tangerine peel and 3 liters of water to a pot. Bring to a boil, then add all other ingredients except the watercress.
- Once it boils again, add half the watercress. After it boils again, add the rest of the watercress. Cover and cook over high heat for about 30 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours. Season with salt to taste.
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Monk Fruit (2 pieces）
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Luo Han Guo Herbal Tea
Effects:Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) has the effects of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, relieving cough and phlegm, and promoting bowel movements. It is cool in nature and sweet in taste.
Suitable for:People with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, cough, or constipation.
Snow Pear with Monk Fruit Tea
Effects:Dried snow pear has the effects of cooling properties and promotes the secretion of body fluid, moisturizing dryness and reducing phlegm. Monk fruit has the effects of cooling, can soothe the heat in the lungs, stop coughing and phlegm, and increase bowel movement. It is a common component of herbal tea because of its sweet taste. The White Fungus is often consumed by ancient nobles, it’s rich in natural plant gelatine and dietary fibers, which not only helps with digestion, it also reduce the absorption of fats and has an excellent effect of nourishing Yin of lungs. Candied Tangerine is a natural food processed from tangerines with orange peels, and it has the effects of invigorating the spleen, moisturizing the lungs and relieving cough.
Suitable for: People with dry cough without phlegm or thick sputum that is difficult to spit out, people with dry skin, and people who smoke frequently.
Relief Lung Heat
Effects:Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) has the effects of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, relieving cough and phlegm, and promoting bowel movements. It is cool in nature and sweet in taste.
Suitable for: People with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, cough, or constipation.
Lung-Soothing Pear Paste
Effects:A traditional medicinal diet since the Tang Dynasty. The main ingredient is pear; when stewed with monk fruit, Sichuan fritillary bulb, and honey, the paste helps to soothe and cool the lungs, as well as dissolve phlegm.
Suitable for:Dry throat and mouth; dry cough without phlegm; excessive body heat. Highly recommended for frequent drinkers and smokers.
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