According to a new study, Candy Leaf (Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni) plant also has therapeutic properties for diseases like endocrine, metabolic, immune, and cardiovascular diseases, because of its effect on cellular signalling systems .
- At the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati, a team of researchers did pioneering research on Stevia’s medicinal properties, effects on cellular signalling mechanisms to prove the Assam’s Stevia’s therapeutic qualities.
- Their multimodal strategy integrated network pharmacology with in vitro and in vivo techniques, showing that the plant used phosphorylation of Protein Kinase C (PKC) to inhibit a crucial cellular signalling route.
- PKC is connected to inflammatory, autoimmune, endocrine, and cardiovascular illnesses. Stevia suppresses PKC phosphorylation, which alters downstream pathways that cause inflammation, a significant cause of endocrine metabolic and cardiovascular issues.
- Candy Leaf (Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni) is a plant recognized for its natural non-caloric sweetening characteristics.
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.
- The plant is native to Paraguay, where it has a long history of use by the Guaraní people.
