DR SWEET STEVIA

Many may have know about black mulberry's health benefits, but how many are aware of its indispensable importance in our daily lives?  Named scientifically as  Morus Nigra , this berry fruit has been cultivated for centuries in Southwest Asia, often found in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. So well known it is in Persian-influenced countries, that it is known as shahtoot  (Shah for king, toot for mulberry). In fact, many of the jams and sherbet ice creams are flavoured with black mulberry from these regions. In Turkey, it has been traditionally  used for treating mouth lesions. Illustration by Prof. Dr. Otto Wilhelm Thomé  Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz  1885, Gera, Germany Why Black Mulberry?  Of all mulberries, these black ones are known as the most delicious type. It  has juicy fruits with extraordinary color and a unique, slightly acidic flavor.  Yet, what is mo...

Dr Stevia has contributed an article on stevia in MyNourishment magazine, on December 2009 issue entitled "The Long and Winding Road". It touches on Stevia introduction, and issues revolving it was unraveled. Click on the photo to read the full article.