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Butterfly pea flower is probably the most beautiful flower of all but it has explored less for the beauty while sunflower and rose take the cake. Butterfly pea flower name already gives a idea that it does attract butterfly and it is right. The blue color is a resemblance of cool and refreshment.
This flower is known as "Nilkantha Flower" in Bengali language. I have 2 butterfly pea flower plants in my home. I love its beauty since day 1. My mother took this flower for worshipping at home temple. I have seen butterflies hovering around it. The smell is tasty and sweet. I am attracted to its color more than smell but it has immense medical benefits and that is what i am going to describe to you in this article
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The medicinal value of Butterfly Pea Flower -
1. Butterfly pea flower have abundance of antioxidants.
2. Butterfly pea flower helps in performing memory function and supports brain.
3. Butterfly pea flower treats anxiety and reduce stress and deals with depression.
4. Butterfly pea flower reduces the complication caused by diabetes.
5. Butterfly pea flower used in controlling blood sugar level.
Frequently Asked Question -
Does blue tea/Butterfly pea flower tea reduces belly fat?
Yes it does. It can help in decreasing belly fat if drink properly.
Can I drink butterfly pea tea every day?
Yes, You can drink because it helps in managing blood sugar level and deals with diabetes complication.
Is Blue tea good for liver?
Yes, it is good for dealing with fatty liver issues and it has become a dietary plans for many people from sportsperson to doctors.
Butterfly Pea Flower legends -
1. The Tale of the Heavenly Garden
In Thai and Malay folklore, it is said that the flower originated from the Himalayan forests. According to legend, a young woman named Isra was led into a mystical forest by a half-bird, half-woman creature known as a Kinnari. There, she discovered a vine with vibrant blue blossoms. The Kinnari taught her how to brew the petals into a tea that could heal the body and soothe the soul, instructing her to bring a cutting back to the human world so that its "heavenly magic" could be shared.
2. The Sacred Link to Goddess Aparajita
In India, the flower is deeply tied to Hindu mythology. It is often referred to as Aparajita, which translates to "the one who cannot be defeated."
It is considered a sacred offering to the Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu.
Because the flower’s shape resembles a conch shell or a human eye, legends suggest it was a gift to humanity to grant "clear vision"—both physically and spiritually.
It was traditionally planted near temples to protect the grounds from negative energy, symbolizing victory over darkness.
3. Symbolism of the Shape
The botanical name Clitoria ternatea is no accident. Ancient legends in various cultures associated the flower with divine feminine energy and fertility. It was often used in rituals celebrating womanhood and the "Mother Earth" archetype, believed to balance the humors of the body and enhance grace.
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