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Clitoria ternatea Linn. An Overview.
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UPLOADED BY-ADMIN, PATIL AMOL P., PATIL VIJAY R.
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Since ancient times, plants have been an exemplary source of medicine. Ayurveda and other Indian literature mention
the use of plants in treatment of various human ailments. Clitoria ternatea L. (CT) a perennial twining herb, found throughout
India in tropical areas. CT is commonly known as ‘Butterfly pea’ belong to Family: Fabaceae. CT has two flowered varieties
one is white flowered variety and second blue flowered variety. CT is a traditional Ayurvedic plant, has long traditional
use of laxative, diuretic, anthelminitic, inflammation, pain, ulcer, fever, and tonic to the brain. CT has scientifically
studied for various pharmacological activities like anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, larvicidal, insecticidal, antimicrobial,
anxiolytic, antidepressant, tranquilizing and sedative. A wide range of chemical constituents are present in CT. The
present review is therefore, an effort to give a detailed survey of the literature on its pharamacognosy, phytochemistry, traditional
uses and pharmacological studies.
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Clitoria ternatea L., Butterfly pea, Fabaceae, Clitoria
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