Organic Shanku Pushpam/Aparajitha -Butterfly Pea Flower Blue

Organic Shanku Pushpam is popular for its vivid blue flowers and is often used in herbal teas, natural food coloring, and traditional medicine.

1. Enhances Brain Function

   • Contains acetylcholine and flavonoids that support memory and cognitive function.

   • Used in Ayurveda for calming the mind and improving focus.

2. Rich in Antioxidants

   • Contains anthocyanins (especially in the blue variant), which help fight oxidative stress and premature aging.

3. Reduces Stress & Anxiety

   • Traditionally consumed as a tea for its calming, anti-anxiety effects.

4. Anti-Inflammatory & Analgesic

   • May help reduce inflammation and mild pain.

5. Supports Skin & Hair Health

   • Antioxidants improve skin glow and may reduce hair fall; often included in herbal shampoos.

6. Improves Vision

   • Contains proanthocyanidin, which increases blood flow to the eyes and enhances night vision.

7. Balances Blood Sugar Levels

   • May help reduce blood glucose levels, aiding diabetes management.

8. Antimicrobial Properties

   • Shown to have natural antibacterial and antifungal effects.

🌿 Common Uses

1. Butterfly Pea Tea

   • Made by steeping the dried blue or white flowers.

   • Changes color (e.g., blue to purple) when lemon is added due to pH shift.

2. Natural Food Coloring

   • Used to color rice, desserts, cocktails, etc., naturally.

3. Cosmetics & Skincare

   • Infused in soaps, lotions, hair oils for its antioxidant properties.

4. Ayurvedic and Siddha Medicine

   • Used in treating anxiety, epilepsy, and cognitive disorders.