Stevia | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It is used locally as a sweetener and has been studied for its metabolic effects. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Stevia
Latin name
Stevia rebaudiana
Common names
Stevia
foreign names
Stevia rebaudiana
The group
Asteraceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Paraguay and Brazil
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family, the scientific name Stevia rebaudiana is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Papers
chemical components
steviol glycosides
Properties and medical uses
It is used locally as a sweetener and has been studied for its metabolic effects.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the leaves may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Refined products differ from raw paper; monitor your blood sugar and blood pressure.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Paraguay and Brazil
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Stevia rebaudiana are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
Paraguay and Brazil.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, in itself, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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