Blue Pea Flower

DESCRIPTION

Its official species name is Clitoris Ternate . due to its resemblance to female genitalia. It’s more commonly referred to as the butterfly-pea, blue-pea, or Asian pigeonwings. Commonly used as a tea drink in Bali, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, throughout Southeast Asia, the butterfly pea flower tea has made its way to western shores in recent years through the popularity of travel shows and foodie culture.

Blue butterfly pea initially garnered a reputation in Asian medicine as a powerful hair strengthener, calming agent, immune booster and even a memory enhancer. The leaves, flowers, seeds, and roots are all used as medicinal herbs.

FOR SKIN:

Blue butterfly pea is rich in polyphenols (Proanthocyanidin) and flavonoids (Anthocyanin), two powerful health-promoting complexes which stop the harmful effects of free radicals that damage and degrade skin.

ANTI INFLAMMATORY: 

The gorgeous indigo flowers contain flavonoids, powerful antioxidants with which, in additional to promoting collagen building, are also anti-inflammatory agents.

FOR HAIR: 

Blue butterfly flower is rich in bioflavonoids which strengthen hair and has been shown to reduce greying.

USAGES AS A DRINK

In our highly visual Insta-culture, the blue butterfly flower has mega-star potential. Its deep midnight cobalt-blue colour has been the visual highlight of many exotic beverages. If you want to see the magic with your own eyes, the simplest concoction is organic blue tea. Simply drop dried blue butterfly flowers into hot water and you would swear you dropped in food colouring. The show doesn’t end here. Squeeze in lemon, and watch it transform into a rich violet.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Blue butterfly pea flower is caffeine-free. Also, it is loaded with antioxidants, vitamin A, C and E.