{"id":16527,"remedy_name":"Stevia","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Stevia rebaudiana","Stevia"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Antimicrobial, Hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar.\nParts Used: Leaf.","modalities":"Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy. May.","symptoms_by_system":{"Stomach & Abdomen":"Stevia Stevia rebaudiana Stevia is a non-sugar natural sweetener that lowers blood sugar levels and makes a good replacement for both sugar and artificial sweeteners. key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 reSearch \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 beSt taken aS Infusion \u2713\u2713\u2713 doSage Food, C (see pp.44\u201345) cautionS Avoid during pregnancy. May occasionally cause gastrointestinal upset, headache, or dizziness. See also pp.42\u201351. medicinal uSeS Part used Leaf key actions Antimicrobial \u2022 Hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar levels) \u2022 Lowers blood pressure Sugar replacement The herb\u2019s sweet taste and hypoglycemic action make it a valuable remedy in early onset diabetes. It can also help to prevent tooth decay , aid weight loss, and improve immune resistance in yeast infections. Take on its own as a tea or use in place of sugar\u2014\u00bc teaspoon of ground leaf is roughly equivalent to 1 teaspoon of sugar. A\u2013z of HeRBAL RemeDIeS itchy skin The cream and freshly squeezed juice are markedly cooling on the skin and can be applied as often as needed to soothe sore and itchy areas. The infusion can be added to a bath or cooled and used as a wash on varicose veins. fresh leaves leaves are sweet-tasting Creeping plant 212"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}