Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 < I live in the Pacific Northwest and one of the local master gardeners says he has stevia in a pot on his deck and takes off leaves when he needs them. I'm going to get myself a plant also. Waymon> What I’d be curious about would be how to make those different forms myself. If I got a plant would it be possible to make it into a liquid form and would crushing it be a suitable way to make it into a powder. Liz --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.689 / Virus Database: 450 - Release 5/21/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.689 / Virus Database: 450 - Release 5/21/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 Stevia can be ground into a powder and used that way, yes. Stevia is also sold in liquid form which I would recommend. Some leave more taste than others but there are some good ones out there that leave almost no after taste. It is also OK to simply take a leaf off the plant and eat it. They are great. Zeb - fyrespryte herbal remedies Monday, May 31, 2004 2:55 AM RE: Herbal Remedies - Sweetners... < I live in the Pacific Northwest and one of the local master gardeners says he has stevia in a pot on his deck and takes off leaves when he needs them. I'm going to get myself a plant also. Waymon> What I’d be curious about would be how to make those different forms myself. If I got a plant would it be possible to make it into a liquid form and would crushing it be a suitable way to make it into a powder. LizFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington ---Incoming mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.689 / Virus Database: 450 - Release 5/21/2004 ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.689 / Virus Database: 450 - Release 5/21/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 "fyrespryte" RE: Sweetners...What I’d be curious about would be how to make those different forms myself... The liquid I have says, "stevia leaf extract, 90% stevia rebaudiana, other ingredients: deionized water, vegetable glycerin". Perhaps you could extract the leaf in glycerin yourself. You might even be able to tincture it especially if you were to be using it in hot things like tea because the heat would evaporate the alcohol. The dried leaf is simple you just dry it and grind it up. Waymon Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 << " fyrespryte " RE: Sweetners... What I’d be curious about would be how to make those different forms myself... The liquid I have says, " stevia leaf extract, 90% stevia rebaudiana, other ingredients: deionized water, vegetable glycerin " . Perhaps you could extract the leaf in glycerin yourself. You might even be able to tincture it especially if you were to be using it in hot things like tea because the heat would evaporate the alcohol. The dried leaf is simple you just dry it and grind it up. Waymon>> Perhaps doc or someone else out there would know if this would work. Probably just trial and error. Someone familiar with extracting things using Glycerin? Liz --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.689 / Virus Database: 450 - Release 5/21/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.689 / Virus Database: 450 - Release 5/21/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Liz, My suggestion to you would be to try some stevia powderfirst, before buying a plant or trying to extract or tincture it. The flavor is not for everyone! I purchased some in the bulk spice section of my HFS. It does have an after-taste and you have to be careful to use a very small amount. I myself dont like it, but i know many who do. Also depending on what you are attempting to sweeten there are several other alternatives. I sometimes use organic agave nectar, other times, pure organic maple syrup. Also local honey or if i am baking, organic dehydrated cane juice. I think the key is to use any of them sparingly and only if i really have to sweeten stuff. I have learned to take my teas unsweetened, but find i need a little agave nectar in my ocassional cup of coffee. Sylvia herbal remedies , " fyrespryte " <fyrespryte@e...> wrote: > < I live in the Pacific Northwest and one of the local master gardeners > says he has stevia in a pot on his deck and takes off leaves when he > needs them. I'm going to get myself a plant also. > > Waymon> > > > > What I'd be curious about would be how to make those different forms myself. > If I got a plant would it be possible to make it into a liquid form and > would crushing it be a suitable way to make it into a powder. > > Liz > > > > > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.689 / Virus Database: 450 - Release 5/21/2004 > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.689 / Virus Database: 450 - Release 5/21/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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