Botanical Name: Stevia rebaudiana
Origin: Paraguay
Size: 1 lb (454gr)
SKU: stevia-16
Price: $18.95
Description:1 lb.(454gr) of 100% Pure Green Stevia leaf powder. Wild-crafted.
This is pure green powder. Most Stevia products on the market are white. You do not get the health benefits from these processed white stevia sweeteners. Stevia powder must be in its natural state; GREEN. Since Stevia is much more sweet that any sugar, you need less.
Common Names: Stevia rebaudiana, Sweet Leaf, Yerba Dulce, Sweet Herb of Paraguay, Sweet Herb, and Honey Leaf.
Pesticide free - All Herbs examined with a metal detector and geiger counter.
Herb/Spice Botanical Profile: Stevia is one of a family of plants that are native to South America and
have been used for centuries to sweeten drinks and foods. Stevia leaves
are said to be from 30 to 300 times sweeter than sugar * though the
amount of sweetness varies from leaf to leaf and plant to plant. It is
touted as a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners. To date,
chemical analysis and studies show that the leaf adds no calories, has
no harmful side effects and is more palatable with less aftertaste than
any artificial, chemical sweetener to date.
Stevia has been in wide use in South America for
centuries, and in Japan since the government banned the use of
artificial sweeteners. To date, no harmful side effects have come to
light, making stevia one of the most promising sugar alternatives
available. Stevoside, made from stevia, is approved as a food additive
in Korea, and is widely available throughout China, Taiwan and Malaysia.
In China, tea made from stevia leaves are touted as anti-aging and
weight reduction aids.
For centuries, the
Guaraní peoples of Paraguay used stevia, which they called
ka'a he'ê ("sweet herb"), as a sweetener in
yerba mate and
cardiotonic medicinal teas.
Current research has evaluated its effects on obesity
and hypertension.
Stevia has a negligible effect on
blood glucose, and may even enhance
glucose tolerance;
it may be useful as a natural sweetener for
diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets.
A
study was done with human volunteers between the ages of twenty and
forty years old in Brazil. They were given tea prepared with stevia
leaves and it was found to lower blood pressure levels.
Stevia is the perfect all-natural sugar replacement. Not only is it
calorie free promoting weight loss, it has a number of health benefits.
It is the right solution for the diabetics sugar cravings, and great for
those suffering from high blood pressure.
