Product Specifications
| Markets: |
North America,South America,Eastern Europe,Southeast Asia,Africa,Oceania,Mid East,Eastern Asia,Western Europe |
| Type: |
Herbal Extract |
| Form: |
Powder |
| Part: |
Leaf |
Product Description
Description
Stevia botanically know as Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Family: Asteraceas) is a sweet herb that has grown significantly in popularity among those in search of a healthier lifestyle. A perennial, Stevia is a member of the daisy family, The leaves are intensely sweet due to the presence of glycosides, two compounds called stevioside and rebaudioside (there are also several others) which can be more than 200 times sweeter than sugar. The plant bears white flowers in the fall.
History
For hundreds of years, people in Paraguay and Brazil have used a sweet leaf to sweeten bitter herbal teas including Yerba mate. For nearly 20 years, Japanese consumers by the millions have used extracts of the same plant as a safe, natural, non-caloric sweetener. Stevia is a fairly unassuming perennial shrub of the Compositae family, native to the northern regions of Paraguay. It has now been grown commercially in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Central America, the United States, Israel, Thailand, England, Russia and China. The leaves contain several chemicals called glycosides, which taste sweet, but do not provide calories. The major glycoside is called stevioside, and is one of the major sweeteners in use in Japan and Korea.
Remedies
In addition to its anti-fungal and antibacterial property, mild Stevia leaf tea offers excellent relief for an upset stomach. A wet Stevia leaf tea bag provides a cooling effect on eyes ( similar to using cucumber). The leaves effectively tighten the skin and are good for wrinkles. Stevia has proven to give exceptional benefits when used regularly in skin care. It also has a healing effect on blemishes, wounds, cuts and scratches. Stevia is helpful in weight and blood pressure management. People have consumed Stevia for centuries with no known side effects. Individuals who can not tolerate sugar or other sweeteners can use Stevia. Studies suggest that Stevia has a regulating effect on the pancreas and could help stabilize blood sugar levels in the body, therefore making it wise for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, and Candidacies. Traditionally it is indicated as a cardiotonic, anti-gas, for obesity, to reduce acidity (heart burn), hypertension, and to lower uric acid levels. Research also suggest that Stevia may help fight bacteria. It is considered an effective medicine to help in the maintenance of a "perfect health balance".
It is not toxic but, on the contrary, it is healthful, as shown by long experience and according to the studies of Dr. Rebaudi.
It is a sweetening agent of great power.
It can be employed directly in its natural state, (pulverized leaves).
It is much cheaper than saccharine."
