Pharmacognostical and Pharmacolological Account on Clitoria Ternatea: A Review
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Clitoriaternatea, commonly known as butterfly pea, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is widely recognized for its vibrant blue flowers, which are rich in anthocyanins and have applications in food coloring, cosmetics, and herbal medicine. Traditionally, Clitoriaternatea has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional medicine for its cognitive-enhancing, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.Scientific studies have demonstrated its potential in neuroprotection, memory enhancement, and anti-diabetic effects. Due to its diverse pharmacological and ecological benefits, Clitoriaternatea has gained interest in modern research for therapeutic and commercial applications. The chemical composition of the extracts of clitoriaternatea has been described and it includes alkaloids, flavonoids,saponin, phenol,tannins& steroids, This article summarizes the latest research on the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of this plant, along with its traditional uses and medical applications.
Author: Saloni Raut*1, Minal Belekar1, Maroti Jeurkar2, Dr. Nilesh Chachda3, Sumit Ingole1, Vaibhav Kakde1, Vishakha Warhate1, Samruddhi Gajbhiye1
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930585794
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