Stevia, native to the subtropical regions at the border between Paraguay and Brazil, is a perennial herb. Its leaves contain a natural sweet component – stevioside, which is 200 to 300 times sweeter than sucrose but has almost zero calories. Therefore, it is widely used in the food industry as a sugar substitute.
【Plant Morphology】
The height of stevia plants is generally around 30 to 80 centimeters, with upright stems and many branches. The leaves are opposite or whorled, ovate to oblong in shape, with serrated edges. The leaf surface is smooth and the color is bright green. The flowers are small white or pale purple, and the cymes are terminal.
【Medicinal Value】
According to traditional Chinese medicine, stevia is sweet in taste and cool in nature, and it belongs to the lung and stomach meridians. It has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, moistening the throat and relieving cough, and can be used to treat symptoms such as sore throat, cough and excessive phlegm. Modern research has found that stevioside has a certain helpful effect on regulating blood sugar levels and is suitable for diabetic patients to consume. It has the functions of quenching thirst, promoting saliva production and lowering blood pressure.
Indications: Polydipsia, hypertension.
Dosage and Administration: Oral administration, decocted in water, 3-10g; Or steep it in boiling water and drink it as tea.
Pharmacological effects: Hypoglycemic effect, vasodilation effect. It is an adjuvant therapeutic drug for obesity and diabetes. It can be applied in clinical practice to treat hypertension.
【Nutritional Value】
In addition to its low calories and high sweetness, stevia is also rich in various trace elements beneficial to the human body, such as potassium, calcium and other mineral elements, as well as vitamin C and other nutrients. Drinking stevia tea in moderation over a long period of time can promote metabolism and enhance the body’s immunity.
【Application Fields】
Food processing: Due to its unique sweet taste, stevia is widely used in the production of various foods such as candies, beverages, and pastries.
Healthcare: Stevia extract can be used as one of the important raw materials for weight loss products and hypoglycemic drugs.
In daily life, dried stevia can also be directly soaked in water for drinking, which is both convenient and healthy.
In conclusion, stevia, as a natural sweetener that is safe, harmless and has a good taste, not only meets people’s pursuit of sweet flavors but also brings many benefits to health.
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Post time: Oct-24-2025