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Harvested in the early fall, Momordica fruit is yellowish-red and found in the
south of China. Naturally sweet and delicious. Momordica has been nicknamed "longevity fruit" in China because it
is believed that prolonged consumption will result in a long life. The fruit's shape is said to imitate
the belly of a Buddha and its official Chinese name, "arhat fruit,". According
to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, Momordica moistens and cools
the Lung, easing the Deficiency Heat that can cause a scratchy throat.
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