02/09/2023
This flower has had importance in ayurveda for thousands of years & now trending as "Blue Tea"- free from caffeine, has zero carbs, fats, cholesterol so a perfect blend for your weekend cleanse.
💙Prep : After the water gets boiled, add fresh/dired 2 3 blue pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea), also known as Aparajita/Shankhapushpi & let it mix with water for around 3-5 minutes. Add some sugar or jaggery for a sweet taste(optional). Once brewed, tea may change color to magenta or violet & you can modify this by adding lemon .
💙Consumption : Once or twice a week on an empty stomach helps to flush out toxins & provides amazing benefits.
🤯Known in Ayurvedic science as a brain herb, used to enhance memory, aid brain health, treat anxiety & combat depression.
🥰Earthy flavour is said to be a mood enhancer, bolster energy levels, stamina & influences positive emotions.
🧏Flavonoids help to stimulate collagen production, helping develop & maintain skin.
🙆🏻♀️Anthocyanin, a compound known to increase blood circulation at scalp which also helps in strengthening the hair follicles from within.
🫀Heaped with antihyperlipidemic constituents, laden with fortifying bioflavonoid compounds, supply protective & remedial antioxidant qualities for heart health.
👁️Antioxidant known as pro- anthocyanidin, helps in improving blood flow in eyes.
🛌🏻Improves digestion & Promotes sound sleep.
⚠️There are no side effects of blue tea as such. However, pregnant/lactating women should be advised to avoid as some cases reported. If you are on medications for any disease, you must always talk to your concerned doctor priorly.
( Aparajita tea, Shankhapushpi Tea, Blue Tea, Gokarna, Girikarna , Caffeine free tea)
Love,
Dr. Nikita Koli
