Butterfly Pea Flower

Historical uses of the butterfly pea flower

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. Because of its concentrated and visually striking natural color, it has also been used as natural coloring in Asian desserts.

What is butterfly pea flower good for?

For Skin: Blue butterfly pea is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, two powerful health-promoting complexes which stop the harmful effects of free radicals that damage and degrade skin and increase the collagen and elasticity in skin cells. The result is firmer, plumper skin and a healthier complexion.

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

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

Create a magic drink

Its bright blue color has been the visual highlight of butterfly pea flower. If you want to see the magic with your own eyes, the simplest concoction is blue tea. Simply soak dried blue butterfly flowers into hot water. Then squeeze in lemon, and watch it transform into a violet.