The versatile and beautiful Butterfly Pea

Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a versatile plant known for its striking blue flowers, which have a range of culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic uses.
🍽 Culinary Uses
- The vibrant blue petals are used as a natural food coloring in various dishes and drinks, particularly in Southeast Asian cuisine.
- The flowers are often brewed into a tea that changes color when the pH is altered, such as by adding lemon juice, turning the blue tea into a bright purple hue.
🫖 Health Support Uses
- Traditionally, butterfly pea has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Asian medicine for its potential cognitive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
- It is believed to help with memory enhancement, reduce stress, and improve overall brain function.
- The plant also has potential benefits for skin health, aiding in wound healing and reducing signs of aging due to its high content of anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants.
💄 Cosmetic Uses:
- Butterfly pea extract is commonly found in skincare products due to its anti-aging and skin-soothing properties.
- It helps to reduce redness, calm irritated skin, and protect against environmental damage.

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And why’d you do that?

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To drink the tea and enjoy the benefits 😁

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What are the benefits?