Stevia
(Stevia rebaudiana)
Energetics: Cooling.
Taste: Sweet
Tissue States:
Systems Affected: Spleen. Pancreas.
Parts Used: Leaf
Key Components: A glycoside made up of glucose, sophorose & steviol called Stevioside.
Preparations & dosage: Infusion. Just a pinch per cup. Tincture.
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Stevia is roughly 10-30 times sweeter than sugar and has only 1 calorie for every 10 leaves. Has no carcinogenic properties and has a long history of being safe. Is actually often used as a treatment for diabetes. You only need one to a few drops of the extract or a small pinch of the leaf or powdered leaf to sweeten foods or drinks.
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Sources:
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 196-197
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 196-197
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This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
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