Stevia

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Also known as:  Sweet Leaf of Paraguay;  Truvia

 

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 High Blood Pressurepatients:  [1]

 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.  [2]

 Stevia may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus (by lowering Blood Sugar levels by up to 35%).  [3]

 Stevia may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [4]

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