Extraction methods of butterfly pea Clitoria ternatea flower

Extraction methods of butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) flower

Specification of Butterfly pea powder 

Product name: Butterfly pea powder

Appearance: Blue gray powder 

Test method: TLC

Mesh size: 99% pass 700 mesh (ultra-fine powder)

Resource: Flower imported from Thailand

Package: Aluminum foil bag,paper-drum

Introduction of Butterfly pea powder 

Butterfly Pea first gained its reputation as a powerful hair strengthener in the traditional Thai medicine. It also provide anthocyanin to improve eyesight, treat opthalmitis and eye infections, nourish hair, provide antioxidant and boost body immunity. Clinical research in butterfly pea indicates that it has potential health effects against eye degeneration caused by diabetes, glaucoma, cataract and other eye related problems. It is said that the butterfly pea flower is one of the most valuable herbal plants in Thailand.

Application of Butterfly pea powder 

1.In Southeast Asia the flower is used as a natural food colouring.

2.In Malay cooking, an aqueous extract is used to colour glutinous rice for kuih ketan (also known as pulut tai tai or pulut tekan in Peranakan/Nyonya cooking) and in nyonya chang.

3.In Kelantan, east part of Malaysia, by adding a few buds of this flower in a pot while cooking white rice will add bluish tint on the rice which is served with other side dishes and such meal is called nasi kerabu.

4.In Thailand, a syrupy blue drink is made called nam dok anchan , it is sometimes consumed with a drop of sweet lime juice to increase acidity and turn the juice into pink-purple.

5.In Burmese and Thai cuisines, the flowers are also dipped in batter and fried.

6.Butterfly pea flower tea is made from the ternatea flowers and dried lemongrass and changes color depending on what is added to the liquid, with lemon juice turning it purple.

 Function of Butterfly pea powder 

1. Strengthens the hair for healthy hair growth.

2. Prevents skin bruising.

3. Keeps skin glowing & healthy.

4. Treats urinary problems.

5.Improves eyesight & night vision.

6. Treats eye infections.

7.Stimulates blood circulation.

8. Detoxifies the whole body.

9.Provides antioxidants.

10.Slows aging process.