Stevia(goo.gl/DVwSUd) leaves are sweet due to presence of sweet steviol glycoside which is composed of glucose, sophorose and steviol. It is also known as Stevia, Sweet leaf, Sweet herb of Paraguay, Honey leaf and Candy leaf. The unprocessed leaves of this herb are about fifteen times and the extract (in form of steviosides) is hundred times sweeter than sugar. It is hypoglycaemic and used in various parts of world in management of diabetes. Medicinal Properties 1- Works against (Anti-):bacteria, cancer, fertility, diabetes, inflammation. 2- Calcium antagonist (reduces influx of calcium into the cells of heart and smooth muscle and thus reduces the strength of contractions, useful to treat angina and high blood pressure) 3- Reduces blood sugar level (Hypoglycemic), blood pressure (Hypotensive) 4- Contraceptive (prevent pregnancy) Read More at goo.gl/DVwSUd
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:08:28 +0000
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