Stévia ( Stevia rebaudiana ) serve para inflamações na gengiva e dor de dente

Before using this herbal medicine consult a specialist first.

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is used for inflammation of the gums and toothache

Stevia is a natural sweetener obtained from the Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni plant that can be used to replace sugar in juices, teas, cakes and other sweets, as well as in several industrialized products, such as soft drinks, processed juices, chocolates and gelatines.

Stevia is made from steviol glycoside, called rebaudioside A, which is considered by the FDA to be safe and can be found in powder, granular or liquid form and can be purchased in supermarkets or health food stores.

It is also possible to grow the plant and use its leaves to sweeten, however this use is not yet regulated by the FDA due to the lack of scientific evidence.
Stevia has the power to sweeten 200 to 300 times more than ordinary sugar and has a bitter taste, which may slightly alter the flavor of foods.

Stevia Benefits:

Compared to artificial sweeteners, such as sodium cyclamate and aspartame, stevia has the following advantages:

It can favor weight loss, since it has very few calories;

It can help regulate appetite and reduce hunger and can be beneficial for people who are overweight;

It can help to control and reduce blood sugar levels,
it can be beneficial for diabetic people;

It can help to increase HDL cholesterol, decreasing the risk of cardiovascular problems;

It can be used in food cooked or baked in the oven, as it remains stable at temperatures up to 200ºC.

Side effects and contraindications:

In general, the use of stevia is considered safe for health, but in some cases side effects such as nausea, muscle pain and weakness, abdominal swelling and allergy may occur.

In addition, it should only be used in children, pregnant women or in cases of diabetes or hypertension according to the advice of the doctor or nutritionist, as it can cause a lower than normal reduction in blood sugar or blood pressure , putting the person’s health at risk.

Another side effect of stevia is that it can affect kidney function and should be used with care and only under the doctor's control in cases of kidney disease.