Botanical Name : Stevia rebaudiana Bert.
Family : Asteraceae
Introduction :
In folk it used for digestive complaints. Its chemicals are useful in diabetes and hypertension.
Names in different Indian languages :
English : Stevia
Malayalam : Madhura tulasi
Tamil : Madhura tulasi
Morphology :
It is an under shrub,
Leaves – simple, opposite, obovate, serrated margin at ends
Flower – white
Fruit- capsule
Distribution & Habitat :
Cultivated
Karma :
Hypoglycemic, carminative
Indication :
Diabetes, hypertension, gastritis
Part used :
Whole plant
Dosage :
Leaf juice 10-15 ml
Powder 2-4 g
Decoction 50-100 ml
Therapeutic Uses :
Leaf juice useful in digestive disorder.
