Although many people have never heard of the gac fruit, it is in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam, very well known. The
Gac fruit grows on vines and reached about the size of a melon, and is used both as food and medicine from northeast Australia to Vietnam to China. In Vietnam, it is the preparation of "Xoi gac" for everyday use or special ceremonies use.
Only recently, the
Gac fruit is known in Western countries and delights increasing importance as part of healthy eating.
The gac fruit
Momordica cochinchinensis, also known as
gac fruit, is a Southeast Asian fruit which is found in the region from southern China to the northeast of Australia. It is sometimes referred to as baby jackfruit or pumpkin Cochinchin. The
Gac fruit is traditionally used as food and medicine, in the regions where it grows. In the Western world, the importance of gac fruit, for people who want to eat healthily, steadily.
Although many people have never heard of the gac fruit, it is in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam, very well known. The Gac fruit grows on vines and reached about the size of a melon, and is used both as food and medicine from northeast Australia to Vietnam to China. In Vietnam, it is the preparation of "Xoi gac" for everyday use or special ceremonies use.
Momordica cochinchinensis, also known as gac fruit, is a Southeast Asian fruit which is found in the region from southern China to the northeast of Australia. It is sometimes referred to as baby jackfruit or pumpkin Cochinchin. The Gac fruit is traditionally used as food and medicine, in the regions where it grows. In the Western world, the importance of gac fruit, for people who want to eat healthily, steadily.
Jiaogulan, scientific name is Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Thunb) Makino Cucurbitaceae. Jiaogulan is also known as Sedum, miracle herb, Southern Ginseng. The Japanese call Jiaogulan as Amachazuzu. This valuable herb was already mentioned in 1639 in the book "Agriculture notes". Since ancient times, kings used Jiaogulan to enhance the health, increase longevity and to maintain the beauty. In a study of people living in the mountains of Japan, Jiaogulan was accidentally discovered in 1976. Through regular use of Jiaogulan people had an average lifespan of 98 years. In 1997, the Jiaogulan plant was discovered on Mount Fansipan in northern Vietnam. Today, the research on Jiaogulan, especially in China, the U.S., Germany and Italy are operated.