Stevia rebaudiana

Sweet substances are contained in the whole plant, except for the roots. The leaves are mainly represented by diterpenic glycosides (stevioside), but also by rebaudioside A, C, D, E, dulcoside B and steviolbioside.

Unlike sugar, it does not cause tooth decay, but the opposite. It helps to strengthen the gums and tooth enamel.

It also has antibacterial and antiviral properties, helps prevent high blood pressure, cell metabolism and promotes skin healing.

Did you know that…

The first records of the use of stevia come from tribes from Paraguay and Brazil, who combined it with yerba mate.