Stevia rebaudiana (Stevia-r, MADHU PATRA) LEAF POWDER
The sun dried leaves of Stevia-r are first hand crushed to result into uniform leaf flakes. These flakes are sieved and pulverized in steel hammer pulverisers, resulting in a 100-mesh powder. The powder is treated by passing super critical carbon dioxide at a pressure of 240 atmospheres/kg at a temperature of 50°C to remove the bitter components.
ASR Herbals market leaf powder in the brand name STEVIER, which has a PFA licence vide; PFA 1073. Stevia-r in general is approved as a dietary supplement by US FDA vides IA # 45-06. Stevier is available in 100g, 500g and 1000g packing each with comprehensive information on uses and usage instructions.
- The leaf powder, STEVIER can be used directly in products as a sweetener; alternatively a liquid decoction of this powder can be prepared and made use of.
- STEVIER can be quite useful in combination with or replacement of tooth powder, toothpaste, mouthwash etc. The antibacterial properties of Stevia-r combined with the sweet taste make it an attractive tool for oral hygiene. ASR markets an innovative product named Aloe-Stevia Tooth Paste, a combination of Stevia-r and Aloe vera processed together.
- STEVIER can be a boon
to those who are beauty conscious due to its skin-tightening properties. STEVIER
can make into paste with rose water and applied on the face as anti-wrinkle
face pack and washed after 20 minutes. One course of just 40 days of this
application is enough to make your skin look tighter, healthier and shinier.
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