Sweet leaf
Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni
SkinHerbaceous Plant Height: 90 cm Leaves: With small leaves that measure from 3 to 5 cm in length and 1 to 1.5 cm in width, being simple and sessile on opposite and alternate vertices. Flowers: The flowers are white and the petals are grouped in terminal or axillary racemes (Magalhães et al., 2000). Fruits: Indumentum setose/glandulose; pappus awned.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Nangato din dada (Hypertension). Preparation: Ingredients and Materials: - 1 ay gamet ay bulong (1 bundle of leaves) - 1 litro ay danum (1 L water) - Banga (pot) - Lupot unno din mabalin ay pangsagat (strainer) - Kumpormi ay mabalin pangipay an (any liquid container 1. Epeey din danum sin banga asi paluwagen. (Put water in a pot and let boil.) 2. Nu nanluwag din danum yan itapi din bulong. (When water starts to boil add the leaves.) 3. Paluwagen si 5 ay minutos. (Let it boil for 5 minutes.) 4. Sagaten asi inumen. (Strain, and water is ready to drink.). Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Ingredients and Materials: - 1 ay gamet ay bulong (1 bundle of leaves) - 1 litro ay danum (1 L water) - Banga (pot) - Lupot unno din mabalin ay pangsagat (strainer) - Kumpormi ay mabalin pangipay an (any liquid container 1. Epeey din danum sin banga asi paluwagen. (Put water in a pot and let boil.) 2. Nu nanluwag din danum yan itapi din bulong. (When water starts to boil add the leaves.) 3. Paluwagen si 5 ay minutos. (Let it boil for 5 minutes.) 4. Sagaten asi inumen. (Strain, and water is ready to drink.)
Location & Habitat
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni
- Local Name
- Sweet leaf
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Category
- Skin
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026