BUAH TELANG OR BLUE PEA FLOWER
also known as Clitoria Ternatea
also known as Clitoria Ternatea
The plant normally grows as a vine or creeper, doing well in moist soil. Its deep blue flowers makes the flowers striking. It is grown as an ornamental plant and requires little care when cultivated.
Take a few buds and
Uses of it deep blue flower :-
- It has been used for centuries as a memory enhancer and anti-stress.
- As a natural dye for food eg. nyonya kuih pulut inti , dumplings.
- As antioxidant protect against cancer especially brain and colon cancer
- Nourish and strengthen the hair and hair roots.
- Prevent skin bruising and keep skin healthy.
- Treat urinary dysfunction.
- Improves eyesight.
- treat opthalmitis and eye infections.
- Stimulate blood circulation.
- Detoxificate
- Provide antioxidant
- Slow aging process.
- Enhance body immunity.
To extract the color, just put few buds into a glass of water for few minutes.
The flower can be dried and kept for a long time.
Some of the food that used the natural dye from Bunga Telang or Blue Pea Flower
Tong Yuen