Aparajita, Clitoria ternatea, unremarkably called Asian pigeonwings, bluebell vine, blue pea, howeverterfly pea, Kordofan pea and Darwin pea, shankhpushpi, maybe a plant species belonging to the family Fabaceae. Aparajita is a stunning blue-bell vine plant that's historically related to lord Vishnu. It is Delicate and seasonal, but abundant and simple to grow everywhere in India! This creeper has multiple medicinal and commercial values. It's utilized in Asian culture, broadly used in Ayurveda system of medicine.
Sanskrit name - Vishnukanta, yonipushpa, girikarnika, kokila
Marathi name - Gokarni
Hindi name - koyala
Gujarati name - Garnee
Tamil name - kakkanam
English name - butterfly pea, clitoria, winged leaves, bluebell-vine, kordofan pea.
Aparajita is one of the rare plants whose each and every part has benefits to the human body. Aparajita plant has bright green colored leaves, the colors of flowers are bright blue, lilac or sometimes white colored flowers.
The properties of Aparajita as per "Bhavprakash Nighantu Shloka’s"
आस्फोता गिरिकीस्याद्विष्णुक्रान्ताऽपराजिता । अपराजिते कटू मेध्ये शीते कण्ठ्ये सुदृष्टिदे ॥१११॥ कुष्ठमूत्रत्रिदोषामशोथव्रणविषापहे । कषाये कटुके पाके तिक्ते च स्मृतिबुद्धिदे ॥११२॥”
Shloka no 111-112, Guducyadivarg, Bhavaprakasha.
Meaning - The above shloka explains the property and actions of herb aparajita. It is pungent in taste and is heavy to digest in nature. It promotes intelligence and is cold in potency. It can be used to treat conditions like skin diseases, oedema, wound and poisoning etc.
Nutritional Value:
Calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, manganese. It is also rich in Sodium, it has many vitamins and antioxidants which provides many benefits to the human body.
Benefits and uses:
Aparajita has a deep meaning which is "The one who cannot be defeated", as per its meaning the plant has several medicinal benefits which can contribute to our health.
For migraines:
The root may used to treat migraines
How to use: Take a root, grind it, remove its juice and insert it into your nose. Take it for 2-3 days as per your pain. Take a root, make a paste of it and apply it on your forehead.
For fever:
If you’re suffering from Come go fever then aparajita is beneficial for it
How to use: Take a thick root and boil it in one glass of water for 10 mins and drink it. This helps in reducing fever
For cough:
If one is suffering from severe cough issues, this plant has benefits for it
How to use: Take a root of aparajita plant _ 4-5 kaali mirch + tulsi leaves (basil 2/3 leaves) grind it and boil it in a glass of water for till it becomes half
For tonsil:
It is said to be beneficial for tonsils
How to use: Take aparajita plant leaves (3/4) + Guava leaves (2/3) boil it in water. And gargle. You can also apply this paste on the exterior part of the tonsils.
For brain:
Aparajita plant is grouped under the Medya herb category in Ayurveda. It is referred to as the herb which helps in improving memory and learning.
So it is beneficial for children who are suffering from development problems.
It also plays an important role in curing dementia.
It is very beneficial for mental health, it helps relieve mental stress.
It helps the human nervous system make work more finely resulting in good concentration skills by aiding in circulation of blood in the brain.
For anxiety and depression:
Aparajita aids in anxiety and depression problems by maintaining human hormones in balance and Increases dopamine levels this results in having a good sleep, also staying happy.
Aparajita, helps in detoxification and all round cleansing of the brain and its associated structures.
How to use: You can use it in the detox tea which is caffeine free. which is known as blue tea.
Energy booster:
Aparajita helps in providing strength to the human body. consumption of this helps the body to feel fresh all the time.
Urinary
If one is suffering from a burning sensation while urinating, aparajita aids in reducing it. Since the plant is said to be having cool properties as mentioned in Ayurveda.
In the case of a snakebite:
Its root bark is administered together with the Nirgundi root bark with water.
For skin:
Aparajita is beneficial for skin. Its flowers, leaves and roots can be used for skin as an anti- ageing treatment.
Hair care:
Commonly used for hair care. You can use masks- It makes hair soft and shiny. If used as tea it makes hair stronger from roots thus reducing hair fall.
Anti-oxidant:
Butterfly pea tea, or blue tea, is high in antioxidants, great for heart health and keeps skin glowing. The antioxidants in tea also help the body reduce the risk of infections that diabetics are prone to, and it's good for your heart health too.
For eyesight:
It also improves eyesight by increasing blood flow to the capillaries.
Irregular menstrual issues:
It acts like a powerful source of medicine for women. Helps treat periodic irregular menstrual cycles.
For diabetes:
It helps in regulating blood-sugar levels.
How to use - Drinking a cup of tea which is made from Aparajita flower after a meal can do wonders to diabetes isssues.
Dose:
Roots, bark, and bark all can be used as per requirement. In the market, there are various churna available. You can try it according to your physician.
Side effects:
There are no side effects as such but overconsumption of Aparajita can lead to vomiting and diarrhea. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid blue tea or consume aparajita.
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