It is an
important medicinal plant that is used in the treatment of various ailments. It
is popularly known as rejuvenating herb. The botanical name for Aparajita is
Clitoria ternatea which belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is widely used as a
brain tonic and is also grown as an ornamental plants
English – Butterfly Pea
Tamil – Kakkanam,Sangu poo
Hindi – Aparajita
Sanskrit – Shanka-Pushpa
Kannada – Shankhapushpi
Telugu – Dintena
It is
originated from South America and in tropical America. It is a perennial
climber which grows at the height of 2.5 meters. This plant usually grows in
grasslands, bushlands, and disturbed forests. The leaves are arranged in 2-3
pairs and it is bright green and the leaflets are 1.5-5 cm wide. The flowers
are clitoris in shape and it is 4cm in length and 3 cm in wide. Usually
flowering occurs from June to November. The fruits are 5-7cm in length which is
consumed when they are young and soft
Part used: Leaves, Seeds, Root
Taste: Bitter,Astringent
Potency: Hot
On
chemical compound analysis of the Aparajita, it includes
Taraxerol,
Taraxerone, aparajitin, beta sitosterol, and kaempferol
Action:
The dose
of the drug used according to physicians
Powder – 3 - 6gm
Diabetes:
According
to Ayurveda, diabetes is known as Madhumeha. It occurs due to the imbalance of
Vata and Kapha dosh and impaired digestion. Impaired digestion leads to the
accumulation of toxins in the pancreatic cells and affects insulin function.
The use of Aparajita control diabetes by maintaining the function of insulin normally
by balancing the Vata-Kapha and improves impaired digestion by reducing the
accumulation of toxins which is responsible for impaired digestion.
Asthma:
According
to the Ayurveda, asthma occurs due to the imbalance of Vata and Kapha doshas in
the lungs which results in obstruction in the passages in the respiratory. The
use of Aparjita treats asthma by balancing the imbalance of Vata and Kapha
doshas this helps to reduce the blockage in the respiratory passage by removing
the excess mucus in the lungs
Urinary tract infection:
According
to Ayurveda, it is called Mutrakcchra (painful urination). The use of Aparajita
helps to reduce the burning sensation by its Mutral activity and it also helps
to increase the urine flow and decrease the symptoms associated with urinary
tract infection
Menorrhagia:
According to
Ayurveda, menorrhagia is called Raktapradar which occurs due to the imbalance
of Pitta dosha. The use of Aparajita balances the imbalance of Pitta dosha and
helps to regulate the heavy bleeding by its Sita (cold) and Kashaya
(astringent) properties
Indigestion:
According
to Ayurveda, indigestion is called Agnimandya that occurs due to the imbalance
of Pitta dosha and poor digestive fire which leads to the accumulation of
toxins in the body and causes indigestion. The use of Aparajita balances the
Pitta dosha and improves digestion.
What are the health benefits of
blue Ternate?
Improves skin health:
Blue butterfly pea is rich in antioxidants. It can slow down
the skin aging process, prevent premature aging, and improve
overall skin tone and texture. Improves hair health: Butterfly pea
nourishes hair follicles, promotes hair growth, reduces hair fall, and slows
down the greying of hair.
When should I drink Blue Ternate
tea?
Blue Tea
contains potent tannins that curb iron absorption from food, therefore, sip
through your hot cup of sheer magic at least one hour before or after meals.
Also, you must brew your tea in earthen teapots than metal to avoid loss of
healing properties.
Does Blue ternate contain caffeine
in it?
It is
a caffeine-free herbal drink that is made by seeping dried or fresh leaves
of the Clitoriaternatea plant.
Can this plant be Toxic?
The green
sepal and the stigma of the blue pea flowers were toxic which
could cause harm to the body when consumed.