Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers has long been used for its therapeutic benefits in both Ayuveydic and Traditional Chinese practices. It has more recently become infamous for its striking blue infusion which reacts by changing colour when citrus is added.
It is said to have a calming effect on the mind and nervous system, is rich in antioxidants and bioflavanoids, improves circulation to peripheral capillaries reportedly aiding health of eyes, hair and skin.
Studies have also shown Blue Pea flower has an anti-inflamatory action on the body, can inhibit glucose intake, making it beneficial for diabetics and has an anti-tumerous action, with recent studies showing promising results with regard to fighting lung cancer cells.