Stevia Leaves, Grade Standard: Food Grade, Packaging Type: Custtomized

Medicinal Benefits

Naturopath Mark Stengler says in his book, "The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies," that stevia can help regulate blood-sugar levels and has long been used in South America as a hypoglycemic aid for diabetics. Stevia may also help in lowering high blood pressure but won't lower normal blood pressure levels. This plant may also curb sugar, tobacco and alcohol cravings.

Nutrients

Stevia leaves contain various vitamins and minerals, like vitamin C and A, rutin, zinc, magnesium and iron, according to Dr. Sanjeev Gupta in the book "Kick Your Sugar Habit." The stevia leaf is also rich in antioxidants, which helps to safeguard the body from free-radical damage as a result of metabolic and environmental factors. A particular enzyme present in the leaf, called superoxide dismutast, may also help to inhibit cancer cell growth, although further research is needed.