Stevia vs Scoparia Dulcis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana

Metabolic

Scoparia Dulcis

Scoparia dulcis

Metabolic

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Stevia

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Scoparia Dulcis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

South American plant used by Guarani people for 1500 years as a sweetener. Leaves are 200-300 times sweeter than sugar with zero calories.

Pantropical weed used in folk medicine across the Americas, Africa, and Asia for its sweet taste and medicinal properties including diabetes management.

Active Compounds

stevioside, rebaudioside A, steviolbioside, dulcoside

dulcitol, scoparic acid, scopadulcic acid, diterpenoids, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Natural sweetener, Treating diabetes, Reducing blood pressure

diabetes, hypertension, fever, cough, wound healing

Modern Uses

Sugar alternative, Blood sugar management, Blood pressure support

antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

Adult Dosage

2-4 fresh leaves or 1g dried leaf powder daily

5–10g herb as tea 3x daily

Contraindications

Ragweed allergy, Very low blood pressure, Lithium use

pregnancy, hypoglycemic medications, children under 6

Side Effects

Bloating, Nausea, Dizziness

hypoglycemia, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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