This has been reported to be effective when used on seborrhea, dermatitis and eczema, as well. Stevia has proven beneficial for many when used as a dietary supplement. Numerous people have reported that taking 20-30 drops of the whole leaf Stevia concentrate with each meal brought their blood glucose levels to normal within a short period of time and many have also experienced increased energy levels and mental acuity, and improved digestion and immune response. Remember that each individual's condition and requirements are different. If you have a serious condition and wish to consume Stevia at high therapeutic levels, work with a nutritionally minded health care professional to determine how to include Stevia in your treatment program.
Stevia is available in several forms, the less refined being the most healthful.
It can be purchased in dried leaf form, Stevia leaf powder, tea, or as a liquid tincture, extract, or concentrate. The leaves and powder are light to medium green and are not water-soluble. The liquid forms made from the whole leaf are very dark in color, dark brown to almost black, and come in different purities and strengths depending on the type and manufacturer. Recently whole leaf Stevia has become available in tablet form, which provides a convenient means of supplementation when at work, traveling, or the like. The refined forms of Stevia, which are the isolated steviosides, come in a white powder or a clear extract.