A Comparative Elemental Analysis and Pharmacological Evaluation of Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea) Flowers: Blue and White Varieties from Coastal Regions of Kerala, India

Authors

  • G. Sankar Department of Physical Science, Kerala University Center for Teacher Education, Karyavattom, Kerala, India
  • M. Madhavan Department of Physical Science, Kerala University Center for Teacher Education, Karyavattom, Kerala, India
  • B. S. Kumar Department of Biochemistry, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
  • A. Ajith Department of Biochemistry, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jsr.v16i3.71451

Abstract

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea Linn.), renowned in traditional medicine across diverse cultures, is explored in this study for its pharmacological and phytochemical aspects. Focusing on blue and white varieties from Kerala, India, the research compares elemental phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of aqueous extracts. The plant's medicinal applications, from Ayurvedic treatments to culinary uses, are highlighted. The investigation identifies the White variant as beneficial for bone health, while the blue variant offers antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antifungal properties. The study emphasizes Butterfly Pea flower tea as a caffeine-free alternative with diverse therapeutic potentials for health-conscious individuals.

 

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2024-09-02

How to Cite

Sankar, G., Madhavan, M., Kumar, B. S., & Ajith, A. (2024). A Comparative Elemental Analysis and Pharmacological Evaluation of Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea) Flowers: Blue and White Varieties from Coastal Regions of Kerala, India. Journal of Scientific Research, 16(3), 873–885. https://doi.org/10.3329/jsr.v16i3.71451

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Section B: Chemical and Biological Sciences

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