Product Information

A South American herb 30-100 times sweeter than sugar. Lowers blood sugar in diabetics but has a regulatory effect on blood sugar in non-diabetics. It acts as a heart tonic, increases energy levels and mental activity, helps reduce overeating, alcohol and tobacco cravings.

Description

Stevia is a type of South American Herb native to Brazil and Paraguay.

Botanical Name

Stevia rebaudiana
Stevia is from the Sunflower (Asteraceae) family.

Part Used

Dried Leaf

Health Benefits of Stevia

Cardiovascular System

Stevia may lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients:

In one human study, after the ingestion of one dosage of Stevia, systolic Blood Pressure fell by approximately 9.5% and usage of Stevia for 30 days caused a decrease in both systolic and diastolic Blood Pressure.

Metabolism

Stevia may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels.
Stevia may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus (by lowering Blood Sugar levels by up to 35%).

Stevia may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.

Nervous System

Stevia (½ cup of Stevia tea consumed approximately thirty minutes prior to meals) may help to suppress Appetite.

Oral Health

Stevia may inhibit the formation of Plaque that leads to Tooth Decay.

Skin

Stevia (fluid extract applied topically as a facial mask) is claimed to temporarily soften and tighten the Skin and to temporarily smooth out Wrinkles (according to anecdotal reports).

Stevia may Counteract these Toxic Substances

Recreational Drugs

Stevia (tea) is claimed to reduce the craving for Alcohol (ethanol) (according to anecdotal reports).

Stevia (tea) is claimed to reduce the craving for Tobacco (according to anecdotal reports).