[medell]

Pure stevia is not artificial, but the verdict is still out on safety. It seems to be OK... for now. I use it, though I try to use honey as well.

[UrMomReadsHN]

The stevia whole leaf has been used for centuries in teas on Brazil. It has been used as an artificial sweetener in Japan for decades accounting for around 40% of the sweetener market there. Weirdly, I always bought it labeled as a dietary supplement in the US before the FDA approved some extracts as food additives.