Botanical Name: Clitoria ternatea
 
Butterfly Pea Flower may be used to increase weight loss, assist in regulating blood sugar, and increase the health of hair and nails. 
 
When you make Butterfly Pea Flower tea you will come up with a beautiful blue color. Add Lemon to change the blue to a pink! Chemistry. 
 
Do your own research and consult your physician for assistance and possible clashing of prescribed medications.
 
Choose from options:
 
15g bagged dried spices
28g bagged dried spices
4oz Glass Jar
 
15g and 28g bagged options are perfect to refill your glass jar apothecary setup.
 
4oz Glass Jar option comes with a beautiful, subtle, minimalist look so you can collect all herbal jars and have a ready-for-you herbal apothecary at your fingertips.
 
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 4OZ GLASS JAR OPTION DOES NOT COME WITH A WEIGHTED AMOUNT OF 4OZ. The amount that fits into a 4oz jar differs on herbs.
1. Intentional Uses:
Meditation and Mindfulness: The calming blue color of butterfly pea flower tea can be used as a focal point during meditation to enhance relaxation and mental clarity.
Setting Intentions: Drink butterfly pea flower tea while setting personal intentions, as the act of consuming something so vibrant can symbolize transformation and inner growth.
Ritual Baths: Add butterfly pea flowers to a ritual bath to promote tranquility and enhance spiritual cleansing.
2. Magical Uses:
Color Changing Rituals: The color-changing property of butterfly pea flower tea (from blue to purple with the addition of lemon) can be used in rituals to symbolize change, transition, and transformation.
Protection and Clarity: In folk magic, blue flowers are sometimes used for protection and to enhance clarity of thought. Use dried butterfly pea flowers in sachets or as offerings on your altar.
Spell Work: Incorporate butterfly pea flowers in spells related to communication, insight, and the opening of the third eye chakra.
3. Medicinal Uses:
Anti-Anxiety: Butterfly pea flower has calming properties that can help reduce stress and anxiety. Drinking the tea regularly may have a mild anxiolytic effect.
Cognitive Enhancement: Traditionally, it’s believed to improve memory and cognitive function. Consuming butterfly pea flower tea or extracts may help in maintaining mental health.
Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant: The flower is rich in antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and combat oxidative stress, promoting overall health.
Hair and Skin Care: Butterfly pea flower is used in Ayurvedic practices for improving hair growth and maintaining healthy skin. It’s often included in natural hair and skincare products.
4. Food-Related Uses:
Tea: The most common culinary use is as a tea. Simply steep the flowers in hot water for a beautiful blue tea, which can be enjoyed hot or cold. Adding lemon changes the color to purple.
Natural Food Coloring: The intense blue pigment is used as a natural food dye in rice, desserts, and beverages.
Cocktails: Butterfly pea flower is popular in mixology for its dramatic color and color-changing properties. It can be infused into spirits or syrups for use in cocktails.
Smoothies and Desserts: Add the dried flowers or extract to smoothies, cakes, or ice creams to create visually striking and healthy treats.
Rice and Noodles: In Southeast Asia, butterfly pea flower is traditionally used to color rice and noodles, adding a unique hue and mild flavor.
By integrating butterfly pea flower into your daily life, you can enjoy its beauty and benefits across various aspects of wellness, spirituality, and culinary arts.