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Family:
Asteraceae
Genus: Stevia
Species: Rebaudiana
Synonyms: Eupatorium rebaudianum |
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Common Names: Stevia, Candy Leaf , Honey leaf,
Chini Tulsi, Sweet leaf of Paraguay,
Sweet-herb, Honey
Yerba,
Yaa Waan, Caa-he-éé, Kaa jheéé,
Ca-a-jhei, Ca-a-yupi,
Azucacaa, Eira-caa, Capim doce, Erva doce.
Part Used: Leaves.
Plant Description:
Stevia is a perennial shrub that grows up to 45 cm tall
and its leaves are 2-3 cm long.
It belongs to family Asteraceae, which is native to the
northern regions of South America.
It is estimated that as many as 200 species of Stevia
are indigenous to South America,
amongst which Stevia rebaudiana has the highest intensity
of sweetness.
Active Component and Structure:
The component of Stevia that gives it its sweetness is
a mixture of various glycosides.
The dry leaves of cultivated Stevia plants contain this
component at a volume of 10% to
15%. The principal components are Stevioside and Rebaudioside
A.
| Molecular Structure
of Stevioside |
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| Sweet Component
contained in Stevia extract: |
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| Drug Interactions: None reported |
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