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Genus
: Stevia
Species : Rebaudiana
Family : Chrysanthemum-Asteraceae
Sweet Compounds :
Stevioside (9.1%)
Rebaudioside (A=3.8%, C=0.6%)
Dulcoside (0.3%)
Dry Weight Composition :
Carbohydrates (52.8%)
Protein (6.2%)
Stevioside (15%)
Lipids (5.6%)
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Origin
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The
Amambay Mountain range and the Rio Monday Valley
of South America (North Eastern Paraguay and Southern
Brazil). Used extensively by Gaurani Indian for
more than 1500 years.
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History
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16th
Century : Spaniards noticed that natives in Paraguay
used ka'a he'e to sweeten drinks, in medicine, and
as a sweet snack.
1887 : Dr. Moises Santiago Bertoni discovers Stevia
after studying the herbs used in Paraguay &
named the new variety in the honour of Paraguayan
Chemists Dr. Rebaudi.
1931 : Two French Chemists Bridel & Lavielle
extracted Stevioside.
1954 : Japan, today the world's largest user of
Stevia, begins cultivating the plant.
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Nutrients
Found in Stevia
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Medicinal
Application areas of Stevia
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| Vitamin
C |
Phosphorus |
| Beta-Carotene |
Potassium |
| Chromium |
Protein |
| Cobalt |
Riboflavin |
| Vegetable
Fat |
Selenium |
| Fiber |
Silicon |
| Iron |
Sodium |
| Magnesium |
Thiamin |
| Manganese |
Water |
| Niacin |
Zinc |
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Diabetes
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Obesity
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Hyper
Activity
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High
Blood Pressure
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Carbohydrate
Cravings
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Therapeutic
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Pancreas
& Insulin
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Hypoglycemia
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Candida
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Indigestion
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Yeast
Infections
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Skin
Toning & Healing
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Tobacco
& Alcohol Cravings
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Scientific
Findings on Stevia
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