Nutritional and Medicinal Properties of Stevia Rebaudiana

Abstract

Researches on new molecules with the least toxic effects and better potency is on its way and more attention is being given upon medicinal plants for forcing away the above problems. Medicinal plants have been recognized as potential drug candidates. Stevia, a natural sweetener with medicinal properties and also having nutritional, therapeutic and industrial importance is being used all over the world. Stevia rebaudiana leaves are usually referred to as candy, sweet and honey leaves. Diterpene glycosides are responsible for its high sweetening potential of leaves. The phytochemical properties of bioactive chemicals present in stevia leaves are involves in maintaining the physiological functions of human body. Paper also highlights the importance of nutritional aspects of dried stevia leaves, metabolism of stevia, effects of it consumption on human health and clinical studies related to stevia ingestion. Various medicinal properties of stevia leaves discussed in paper like anti-hyperglycemia, anti-oxidative, hypotensive, nephro-protective, hepato protective, antibacterial and antifungal. Basic purpose of this review to understand the medicinal potential of stevia and its acceptance as a significant raw material for human diet.

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“…Stevia rebaudiana have a sweet leaves taste that stays in the mouth for hours due to the spread of sweet ingredients in the leaf While bitter-tasting substances are concentrated around the veins also contain biologically active plant chemicals that work to maintain the various physiological functions of the human body ( Ahsan, et al 2020). Diterpene glycosides are responsible for the high sweetening potential of the leaves.…”

“…Analysis showed that pure stevioside is 300 times sweeter than sucrose at a concentration of 0.4% (Ahsan, et al 2020). Stevia is belonging to the Asteraceae family and it has self-incompatibly that plant is a perennial herbaceous plant originating from South America and is currently grown in several regions of the world, Asia, North America, and Europe (Ghose, et al 2022).…”

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“…Analysis showed that pure stevioside is 300 times sweeter than sucrose at a concentration of 0.4% (Ahsan, et al 2020). Stevia is belonging to the Asteraceae family and it has self-incompatibly that plant is a perennial herbaceous plant originating from South America and is currently grown in several regions of the world, Asia, North America, and Europe (Ghose, et al 2022).…”

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“…Stevia rebaudiana have a sweet leaves taste that stays in the mouth for hours due to the spread of sweet ingredients in the leaf While bitter-tasting substances are concentrated around the veins also contain biologically active plant chemicals that work to maintain the various physiological functions of the human body ( Ahsan, et al 2020). Diterpene glycosides are responsible for the high sweetening potential of the leaves.…”