โ Candy Leaf (Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni) a plant recognized for its natural non-caloric sweetening characteristics, also has therapeutic properties for diseases like endocrine, metabolic, immune, and cardiovascular diseases, because of its effect on cellular signalling systems according to a new study.
โ Assam exports Stevia worldwide. The North Eastern Council (Government of India) also highlighted stevia cultivation's potential to help the northeast Indian economy due to high demand and use.
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