APRAJITA PHOOL – APARAJITA FLOWER – VISHNUKANTA – SHANKPUSHPAM – BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER – CLITORIA TERNATEA

Among the innumerable plants used in native system of medicines  ‘Aparajita’  stands out as a curative herb to improve memory. In Ayurveda,  it is grouped under ‘Medhya’  category forming part of  “Shirovirechanopaga” group of herbs associated with detoxification and cleansing of the brain and associated nervous system. A perennial creeper known as ‘Shanku pushpa’ in Kannada, it  is often seen  in the backyards of Indian household.

The scientific name is Clitoria ternatea of Fabaceae family. The genus name “Clitoria”, from the Latin name “Clitoris” is due to its petals resembling human female genitals (yoni). It is native to Africa & South East Asia and widely cultivated in India, South America and Australia.

A  native medicinal herb, its root, bark, leaves and seeds are used in ayurvedic preparations. The herb is in use for centuries as a memory enhancer prescribed for children suffering from developmental problems of brain and impaired cognitive function. The plant contains wide range of secondary metabolites like triterpenoids, flavonol glycosides, anthocyanins, steroids and used to treat vata vitiated disorders besides panchakarma treatments for balancing doshas in the body to bring about internal as well as external detoxification. The root is also used for leucoderma.

Benefits:

Helps us in preventing and curing the following:

• Fever, diarrhea, gastritis, nausea, vomiting & bleeding from anus are some of the common conditions in which use of Aparajita can come in handy.
• Aparajita is actively used in the Ayurvedic management of mania, schizophrenia & neurological disorders etc.
• It also helps to strengthen the heart and respiratory system.
• Benefits to Get Relief from Migraine.
• Beneficial in Eye Disease
• Aprajita Leaves Benefits in Ear Pain
• Flower beneficial in Tooth pain
• (Aprajita Flower Cures Throat Disorder
• Beneficial in Jaundice
• Uses to Cure Urinary Problems
• Aprajita Seed in Hydrocele Disorder
• Aprajita Root Bark Beneficial in Gonorrhea
• Relief from Arthritis
• Uses for the Treatment of Leucoderma
• Aprajita Seed is Beneficial for Healthy Heart

Other Names:

Butterfly pea, Blue pea, Pigeon wings, Oporajita, Mazeriyunihindi, Sankhapushpaballi, Girikarnika, Girikarniballi, Cazuli, Garani, Koyal, Kakkanam, Taruganni, Dintena, Nallavusinitige, Gokaran, Aparajita, Dhanantar, Kakkanamkoti, Sankhpushpam, Aral, Gokarni, Kajali, Gokarn, Bazrulmazariyun-e-hindi, Darakhte bikhehayat,

Safety Information:

• For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
• Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
• Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
• All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.