Stevia Rebaudiana…local name Stevia.. Sugarleaf, sweetleaf, etc. Stevia is a herbal zero-calorie, natural alternative to man made chemically laden sugar which is much sought after worldwide as natural alternative for sweetening by diabetics/health conscious people worldwide as it 30 times sweeter than sugar in its normal form. Stevia is an annual hardy medicinal plant that can be kept going by planting small cuttings and pruning regularly …so even after mother plant dies, there is continuity. Medicinal uses of Stevia r it is anti inflammatory, anti diabetic, anti cancer, anti obesity, heart healthy, etc. It may be consumed raw, sun-dried or heater dried (to store). To see more such tips, check out our website www. hirvaswapna.com in tips section