We are proud to present superior quality Stevia Rebaudiana, as part of our Medicinal herbal Plants Product Range. The extra ordinary Stevia Rebaudiana are available in fresh and natural form and can are widely used by ayurvedic formulations and pharmaceutical formulations.
Part Used :
Medicinal uses :
- 300 times sweeter than that of sugar
- Used ideally as a calorie free sugar
- Excess glycosidal diterpene Stevioside (6-12% on dry weight basis)
- Offers elevated glucose clearance
- Increases both salt excretion and urine flow
- Significantly lowers the blood pressure
Folk medicine uses include :
- Hypertension diabetes
- As a contraceptive
Chemistry :
- The herb contains diterpenes glycosides, particularly stevioside (5 to 10%), rebaudoside A (2 to 4%), including as well rebaudoside C and dulcoside A. Chen et al (2005) have studied the mechanism of the hypoglycaemic effect of steveoside. It also contains volatile oil (0.1%) and flavonoids.
