TEA: Butterfly Pea 100g

Butterfly Pea 1.5THB/1g

Benefits
of Butterfly Pea

§  Improve eyesight

Clitoria Ternatea contains an antioxidant called
proanthocyanidin, which increases blood flow to the capillaries of the eyes,
useful in treatment of glaucoma, blurred vision, retinal damage or tired eyes.

§  Improve hair growth

Rich in bioflavonoids, Butterfly Pea can promote hair
growth and reduce greying of hair.

§  Improve skin

Butterfly Pea’s antioxidants stimulate collagen and
elastin synthesis, which helps rejuvenate the skin and lessen wrinkles and
other signs of ageing.

§  Aphrodisiac

Butterfly Pea has been traditionally used as an
aphrodisiac particularly for women and used to treat menstruation problems or
white vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea).

§  Antioxidant

Flavonoids, anthocyanins and phenolic compounds in
Butterfly Pea flowers activate antioxidant activity, which helps decrease
oxidative stress caused by disease causing and ageing free radicals.

§  Nootropic

Butterfly Pea has been shown to enhance cognitive function
and boost brain function.

§  Diuretic

Butterfly Pea promotes normal urination, which in
turn lowers blood pressure

§  Analgesic

Clitoria Ternatea has been used traditionally as a
local anaesthetic as it has been shown to help relieve pain and swelling.

§  Anxiolyhic

Butterfly Pea has a calming effect on the body,
reducing stress and anxiety

§  Anti-inflammatory

The deep indigo flowers contain flavonoids. Found in
almost all fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are powerful antioxidants with
anti-inflammatory and immune system benefits.

§  Anti-Asthmatic

It is used in common cold, cough & asthma as it
acts as an expectorant and reduces the irritation of respiratory organs.

§  Anti-anxiety and depression

Indications are that high doses of Butterfly Pea may
be adaptogenic – helping the body deal with stressors.

§  Anti-diabetic

Butterfly Pea has shown to inhibit glucose intake
from the diet.

§  Anti-HIV

Butterfly Pea is one of the few herbs to contain
cyclotides, which have exhibited anti-HIV effects in studies.

§  Anti-cancer and anti-tumor

Clitoria Ternatea’s cyclotides can cause cancer cell
death by disrupting cell membrane integrity.

§  Anti-microbial

In several Indian studies, Butterfly Pea exhibited
significant anti-microbial effects against Staphylococcus Aureus.

§  Anti-convulsant

Butterfly Pea has been shown to help reduce the
severity and stress on the body from convulsions useful in treating epilepsy.

§  Anti-pyretic

Clitoria Ternatea can help reduce fever by dilating
the blood vessels right beneath the skin, whereby air can cool the blood
easier.