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- 🦋 Butterfly Pea Flower | Cognitive Clarity & Inner Calm | NYCherbs®
🦋 Butterfly Pea Flower | Cognitive Clarity & Inner Calm | NYCherbs®
The Remedy:
Other Names: Clitoria ternatea, Blue Tea Flower, Aparajita, Asian Pigeonwings
✨ Key Benefits of the Herb:
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🧠 Cognitive Support: Boosts memory, concentration, and brain function.
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🌸 Skin & Beauty: Promotes healthy skin with antioxidant-rich anthocyanins.
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😌 Stress Relief: Calms the nerves and encourages relaxation.
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🍵 Unique Tea Experience: Produces a vibrant blue tea that shifts to purple with lemon.
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🌿 Overall Wellness: Supports vitality and balance in daily life.
🌍 Traditional & Cultural Uses:
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Revered in Southeast Asian traditions for beauty, wellness, and spiritual calm.
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Used in Ayurvedic and Thai herbalism for clarity of mind and nervous system support.
🧴 Available Forms:
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Whole Flower
🤝 Combination Pairings:
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🍋 Lemon (activates the purple color shift + enhances vitamin C absorption)
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🌱 Lemongrass (balances calm with digestive wellness)
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🌼 Chamomile (deep relaxation and restful sleep synergy)
⚖️ How to Use:
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🍵 Tea/Infusion: Steep 4–5 flowers in hot water for 5–7 minutes; add lemon for purple hue.
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🌿 Culinary: Use in cocktails, desserts, or rice for natural color and antioxidants.
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✨ Beauty Rinse: Brewed tea can be used as a hair or skin rinse for antioxidant nourishment.