Western Herbalism
Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana
Primarily used as non-caloric sweetener in herbal context traditional Guaraní use as ka'a he'é for sweetening mate and digestive aid GRAS status for purified glycosides crude leaf lacks formal pharmacopoeia monograph in Western herbalism
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Heartburn
- Diabetes
- Skin infection
- Nausea
- Burns
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome
- Gingivitis
- Hypertension
- Hyperglycemia
- Minor wounds
- Stomachache
- Palpitations
- Fatigue
- Indigestion
- Dental caries
- Dry cough
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Immunodeficiency
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Mucosal irritation
- Recurrent infections
- Sore throat
- Urinary disorders
- Cough
- Wounds
- Digestive complaints
- Oxidative stress
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Dried leaf tea: 1-5 g/day (traditional Paraguayan use) | 1000-5000 mg | |
| stevioside capsules: 500 mg 3x daily | 500-500 mg | |
| 1 tsp. herba/cup water; drink 1 cup BID to TID |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Primarily used as non-caloric sweetener in herbal context traditional Guaraní use as ka'a he'é for sweetening mate and digestive aid GRAS status for purified glycosides crude leaf lacks formal pharmacopoeia monograph in Western herbalism
primary-actions. Stevia acts primarily as: Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Demulcent, Antioxidant. Secondary actions include Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Immunomodulator.
indications. Stevia is traditionally indicated for: Heartburn, Diabetes, Skin infection, Nausea, Burns, Obesity, Metabolic syndrome, Gingivitis, Hypertension, Hyperglycemia, Minor wounds, Stomachache, Palpitations, Fatigue, Indigestion, and 15 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Stevia include: Steviol glycosides (stevioside, rebaudioside A, dulcoside A, rebaudiosides B, C, D, E), flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, luteolin, rutin), chlorogenic acid (and others).
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