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Ayurvedic Dravya · Sweetener · — kcal / 100g

Stevia

Also known as: stevia leaf extract, Stevia leaf

Non-caloric plant sweetener — the only 'sweet' that reduces rather than builds kapha; useful for diabetic and reducing diets.

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Stevia — Ayurvedic Sweetener & USDA Nutrition

Stevia — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Non-caloric plant sweetener — the only 'sweet' that reduces rather than builds kapha; useful for diabetic and reducing diets.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Whole-leaf or pure extract over blends with fillers; sweetness without nourishment — it flavors but does not build.

Classical Provenance: Modern texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • in teas and lemon water
  • for kapha/diabetic sweetening

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: aftertaste sensitivity; vata may find prolonged non-caloric sweetness ungrounding (does not nourish)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Stevia

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 packet (1g):

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