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Honey Leaf-Where Can I get one Plant

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Posted by biju_2009 (My Page) on
Sat, Nov 14, 09 at 22:06

Hi,
I am very much interseted in this plant,never heard before.Recently I read in a local newpaper (from India) that some reserch is going on on this plant ,to make medicine to cure Diabetis as there is no glucose content in the leaves of this plant & Diabetic patients can substitute this with sugar.They got some patent to extract sugar in an easy way using some water technique.Can some body tell me where can I buy this plant In QLD,Australia. We live at the Gold Coast.

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RE: Honey Leaf-Where Can I get one Plant

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I think you are referring to Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana), also called Sweet Herb of Paraguay, which can be used to sweeten foods and drinks. It is not, however, a substitute for sugar when making confectionery - it does not dissolve, or turn into a syrup like sugar.

It is readily available at many plant nurseries, but especially herb nurseries. Any nursery should be able to order a plant in for you. You might even find it at a plant stall at your local weekend markets. Take a trip to Mt Tambourine one weekend to the markets there! Or another down to the North Coast of NSW - Byron Bay, Nimbin and neighbouring towns are places certain to have it in abundance.

For more information, check out some of the threads posted on the Herbs Forum over time. Link below.

I'm in Brisbane, and it grows very well here. It usually dies back in winter, especially if allowed to flower, but always pops back in spring - quite early.

Here is a link that might be useful: stevia

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