Samastipur : Nature has given us various types of fruits, flowers and trees, which are full of medicinal properties. Which are essential for our health. These plants play an important role in maintaining our health. Today we are discussing about the leaves of a plant which is a cure not only for diabetes but also for many other diseases. This is stevia plant. Which feels like the taste of sugar after eating. It is also beneficial for diabetes patients.
Beneficial in many diseases
Dr. Dinesh Rai, an expert working in the Medicinal Plant Department of Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, said that people suffering from diabetes do not use sugar, sweets etc. After eating food made from sugar and jaggery, the level of sugar in the body increases, due to which the problems of the patients also increase. In such circumstances, people can make kheer or drink tea from the leaves of stevia plant. Stevia has various applications such as treating high blood pressure, gas acidity and skin diseases. Additionally, it is beneficial for weight loss. It is used in the production of sugar free products.
What do experts say
Dinesh Rai, an expert working in the Medicinal Plant Department of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, told Local 18 that various types of diseases are increasing very rapidly due to the irregular daily routine and eating habits of the people. In which diabetes has emerged as a major disease.
According to medical science, a large part of the population may get affected by it in the coming time. Therefore, it becomes necessary to find effective preventive measures from now on. For this, Stevia has proved beneficial for diabetic patients of the world for supplying sugar.
Know how this leaf tastes
The taste of these leaves is 200-300 times sweeter than sugar. Is janjanyukt or calorie rich. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing industry and manufacturing of food items suitable for diabetic patients. Apart from this, it is used in making soft drinks, chocolate, gum caddy and tobacco industry. It is antibacterial and is also used to remove skin wrinkles and heal wounds.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 23, 2024, 15:09 IST