Butterfly Pea Flower (Telang Flower)

 

The telang plant or Clitoria ternatea, usually known as a vine that can be found in gardens or grows wild, is one of the plants that is unique and popular because of its beautiful blue color. However, lately it has become widely known to the public as one of the herbal plants that are efficacious for the health of the body. The part of the telang plant that is used for consumption as herbal ingredients is the flower part. People usually consume telang flowers in the form of telang tea. Telang tea is made by brewing dried telang flowers in hot water. The taste tends to be bland or slightly sour. This Asian flower is often touted as having benefits for health and the diet cycle. Even in recent years, this plant has also been studied because it contains antioxidants in it. Several studies also mention that the telang flower plays an important role in healthy skin and hair, and can help lose weight and lower blood sugar levels because of its nutritional content. Telang flowers are rich in anthocyanin compounds called ternatin, which give the flowers their blue color. In one study, this ternatin was shown to reduce inflammation and prevent the growth of cancer cells. 

Behind the row of benefits, there are several reports that say that telang flower has side effects, namely it can cause nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea. However, there is no research to support this. However, if you have certain health conditions or are currently undergoing treatment, you should first discuss with your doctor before drinking telang flower extract or other herbal products.