Butterfly Pea
Clitoria ternatea
A vivid blue flower (Ayurvedic 'shankhpushpi' relative) used as a calming, memory-supporting tea and natural food coloring.
Traditional use (ayurveda): A vivid blue flower (Ayurvedic 'shankhpushpi' relative) used as a calming, memory-supporting tea and natural food coloring.
A vivid blue flower (Ayurvedic 'shankhpushpi' relative) used as a calming, memory-supporting tea and natural food coloring.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A vivid blue flower (Ayurvedic 'shankhpushpi' relative) used as a calming, memory-supporting tea and natural food coloring.
Evidence strength: preclinical.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally gentle; little human data.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally gentle; little human data.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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