Growing Butterfly Pea: Benefits and Medicinal Properties
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Butterfly Pea is a beautiful flowering plant native to tropical regions of Asia, especially Thailand, India, and Southeast Asia, where it grows in forests and mountains. Butterfly Pea is known and cultivated to make a vibrant blue drink and is used as an herb in many countries.
Scientific Name
The scientific name of Butterfly Pea is Clitoria ternatea, in the Fabaceae family or legume family. It is known in English as Butterfly Pea or Blue Pea.
How to Care for and Grow Butterfly Pea
- Sunlight: Butterfly Pea is a plant that requires a lot of sunlight, so it should be planted in a location with full sun all day.
- Soil: It should be planted in well-drained, fertile loamy soil. Although it can grow in general soil, loamy soil yields the best results.
- Water: Needs moderate water; water thoroughly but avoid waterlogging.
- Fertilizing: Add manure or compost at the start of planting and as the plant grows.
- Additional Care: If grown in pots, it should have a support stick to allow the plant to climb easily.ย
Benefits and Medicinal Properties
- Rich in Antioxidants: Butterfly Pea contains anthocyanins, which help nourish the eyes, prevent eye-related diseases, and improve blood circulation.
- Memory and Brain Boost: Compounds in Butterfly Pea can stimulate the nervous system, enhance memory, and reduce stress.
- Hair Care: Butterfly Pea water can be used as a hair rinse to promote strong, dark hair.
- Culinary and Beverage Use: Butterfly Pea flowers can be used to make health drinks, such as Butterfly Pea tea, or to add a beautiful natural color to Thai desserts.
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