English: Butterfly Pea
Latin: Clitoria ternatea
Ayurvedic: Aparājitā
Benefits: Cooling, antioxidant, memory support.
Healing Uses: Memory loss, stress, fevers, skin inflammation, hair weakness.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↓, Pitta ↓, Kapha ↔.
Preparation: Infuse flowers in hot water (blue tea); add lemon to change color.
Flavor (Rasa): Bitter, astringent.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Pungent.
Notes: Cooling — avoid excess in cold climates or Vata aggravation.