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 |
|---|---|
| Hindi | |
| Kannada | |
| Malayalam | Madhura tuasi |
| Sanskrit | |
| Tamil | Madhura tuasi |
| Telugu | |
| Unani | |
| Folk |
Synonyms
Classification according to Charaka, Susrutha & Vagbhata
| Charaka | |
|---|---|
| Susrutha | |
| Vagbhata |
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants)
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.
