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What can Siraitia grosvenorii (monk fruit) be steeped with for drinking?

Apr 21, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, Siraitia grosvenorii (Luo Han Guo) can be steeped in water together with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, Sterculia lychnophora (Pang Da Hai), tangerine peel, Lycium barbarum (goji berries), and other ingredients. However, it should be consumed in moderation to avoid excessive intake that may cause adverse reactions. In daily diet, balanced intake of various foods and attention to food combinations are essential to better meet the body's nutritional needs and promote health.

Generally, Siraitia grosvenorii (Luo Han Guo) can be steeped in water together with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, Semen Sterculiae Lychnophorae (Pang Dahai), tangerine peel, and Lycium barbarum (goji berries). Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Chrysanthemum: Both Siraitia grosvenorii and chrysanthemum have effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, clearing the liver, and improving vision. They can effectively alleviate symptoms such as lung-heat cough, sore throat, red and swollen eyes.

2. Honeysuckle: Honeysuckle has functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, and dispersing wind-heat. When steeped with Siraitia grosvenorii, it can effectively improve throat discomfort, fever, and other symptoms caused by external wind-heat or accumulated heat toxicity. It can also be used for the prevention and relief of upper respiratory tract infections.

3. Semen Sterculiae Lychnophorae (Pang Dahai): Semen Sterculiae Lychnophorae can enhance the throat-soothing effect of Siraitia grosvenorii. When steeped together, it is highly effective in managing symptoms such as hoarseness, sore throat, and dry cough without phlegm. It is commonly used for throat protection and suitable for people who frequently use their voice and those suffering from chronic pharyngitis.

4. Tangerine Peel: Tangerine peel regulates qi and strengthens the spleen, while also drying dampness and resolving phlegm. Combined with Siraitia grosvenorii, it harmonizes the middle jiao, improving symptoms such as cough, chest tightness, and indigestion caused by qi stagnation of the spleen and stomach or phlegm-damp blockage.

5. Lycium barbarum (Goji berries): Lycium barbarum nourishes the liver and kidneys and benefits essence and vision. When steeped with Siraitia grosvenorii, it not only alleviates internal heat but also helps regulate body functions to a certain extent. Moreover, its nourishing effect can somewhat counteract the potentially cooling nature of Siraitia grosvenorii, making the infusion more suitable for long-term consumption.

In daily diets, balanced intake of various foods and attention to food combinations are essential to better meet the body's nutritional needs and promote health.

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