Clitoria ternatea Linn.
Clitoria ternatea Linn. belongs to Papilionaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Battikh, Battikh Hindi.
The English names for this herb are Butterfly Pea, Indian mezereon.
The Urdu names for this herb are Aparajit, Aprajitah, Mazariyun-i-Hindi.
Description
None recorded.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Clitoria ternatea Linn. are Aperient, Resolvent.
The pharmacological action of Clitoria ternatea Linn.'s Flowers is Cooling .
The pharmacological actions of Clitoria ternatea Linn.'s Seeds are Chronic Skin Ailments, Detersive.
Indications
The indications of Clitoria ternatea Linn. are Ascites, Chronic Bronchitis, Intestinal Worms, Enlarged abdominal Viscera.
The indication of Clitoria ternatea Linn.'s Root is Chronic Bronchitis.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Clitoria ternatea Linn. is 3rd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Root Bark | 30.000 – 60.000 gm | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Clitoria ternatea Linn. is used in the preparation of Sherbet Mazariyun.
Substitutes
No information regarding Clitoria ternatea Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Clitoria ternatea Linn. are Bitter Resin, Starch, Tannin.
The active constituents of Clitoria ternatea Linn.'s Seeds are Fixed Oil, Glucose, Tannins.
Antidotes
No information regarding Clitoria ternatea Linn.'s antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Clitoria ternatea Linn.. (work in progress)