Stevia has been used in medical research for treating obesity and high blood pressure. It has a negligible effect on blood glucose, even enhancing glucose tolerance; therefore, it is attractive as a natural sweetener to diabetics and others on carbohydrate-controlled diets.
It is used as sweetener in confectionery, Beverage and food industry.
It is also used in cosmetic industries in skin shinning and anti-wrinkle creams.
It helps the body sustain a feeling of vitality and well-being and used externally for blemishes.