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Aprajita (Butterfly Pea)
  • Aprajita (Butterfly Pea)

A medicinal flower known for its calming, memory-enhancing, and antioxidant properties, widely used in Ayurveda and herbal teas.

Mon, Jun 30, 2025

Aprajita (Clitoria ternatea), also known as Butterfly Pea, is a medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine. Its vibrant blue flowers are rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins. Aprajita supports memory, reduces anxiety, improves sleep, and is commonly consumed as a herbal tea known as 'Blue Tea'.

Aprajita at a Glance

Aprajita, or Butterfly Pea, is a flowering herb with deep cultural and medicinal importance.
It is often used in memory tonics, stress relief remedies, and as a natural food color.

Health Benefits

  • ✅ Improves memory and concentration
  • ✅ Reduces stress and anxiety
  • ✅ Supports restful sleep
  • ✅ Rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins
  • ✅ Promotes healthy hair and skin

Nutritional Value (Per 100g, Dried Flowers)

NutrientAmount
Calories40 kcal
Carbohydrates7 g
Fiber2 g
Protein3 g
Vitamin C30 mg
Calcium25 mg
Iron1.7 mg
AnthocyaninsHigh

How to Consume

  • 🍵 Prepare as “Blue Tea” (herbal infusion)
  • 🌿 Use in Ayurvedic powders and formulations
  • 🥗 Natural blue food coloring for drinks and desserts

Precautions

  • ❗ Excess use may cause nausea in sensitive people
  • ❗ Not recommended for pregnant women without medical advice

Interesting Facts

  • 🌸 Its flower changes color with pH — blue in neutral water, purple with lemon juice
  • 🌍 Used in Thai and South Asian cuisines for coloring rice and beverages
  • 🧘 Called “memory booster” in Ayurveda

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