Medicinal Benefits of Clitoria
ternatea
Clitoria
ternatea is a very good medicinal herb found
throughout India. The shrub is often grown in various gardens and is often
found growing in hedges. The plants are native to
America and Asia. The flowers are blue in colour with
yellow markings. The fruits are edible when young. Some of the varieties have
white flowers and are medicinally very effective than the
yellow flowers.
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Primary
Medicinal Uses
The flower
of Clitoria ternatea has been named as ‘Clitoria’ since it resembles the
structure of the female reproductive organ. The herb has been found to be
effective in treating female sexual disorders like infertility, correct
menstrual disorders, etc. Also, the flowers serve as a sexual enhancer or aphrodisiac.
The
botanical name of the herb is Clitoria ternatea and belongs to the family
Fabaceae or PAPILIONACEAE. The Tamil name of the herb is Sangupushpam. The
common names of the herb include Butterfly Bean, Clitoria, Aparajita, Butterfly
Pea, Conch flower, Gokarni, Girikarnika, Koyal, Dintena, etc.
Clitoria
ternatea is a very good medicinal herb found
throughout India. The shrub is often grown in various gardens and is often
found growing in hedges. The plants are native to
America and Asia. The flowers are blue in colour with
yellow markings. The fruits are edible when young. Some of the varieties have
white flowers and are medicinally very effective than the
yellow flowers.
Primary
Medicinal Uses
The flower
of Clitoria ternatea has been named as ‘Clitoria’ since it resembles the
structure of the female reproductive organ. The herb has been found to be
effective in treating female sexual disorders like infertility, correct
menstrual disorders, etc. Also, the flowers serve as a sexual enhancer or aphrodisiac.
The
botanical name of the herb is Clitoria ternatea and belongs to the family
Fabaceae or PAPILIONACEAE. The Tamil name of the herb is Sangupushpam. The
common names of the herb include Butterfly Bean, Clitoria, Aparajita, Butterfly
Pea, Conch flower, Gokarni, Girikarnika, Koyal, Dintena, etc.
Cough, Cold and Asthma
The roots of
Clitoria ternatea have great medicinal value. They can be powdered and
consumed. They cure whooping cough in an instant manner. The herb also cures
cold and asthma present in people. The plant can be used to smoke to cure
throat related infections. A decoction can be prepared and used to gargle to
cure core throats.
Brain Power
The roots of
Clitoria ternatea have the ability to improve memory and make you an
intellectual. They are also used to cure brain related illnesses.
Nerve System
Clitoria
ternatea has a very positive effect on the human nerve system. It
strengthens the nerves present in the body and increases the functioning of the
brain.
Circulatory System
The herb has
the property to regulate the circulatory system. It
purifies the blood in the body and gives a new energy
to the body.
Body Strength
The herb has
the property to increase the strength of the body.
Clitoria
ternatea is often grown as an ornamental plant. They require little care
for cultivation. The plants have the property to improve the soil quality.
