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BULE TEA FOR STRESS AND ANXIETY RELIEF

BLUE TEA STRESS ANXIETY RELIEF
Butterfly pea has been used for reducing stress and anxiety from ancient times. Drinking blue tea will help you feel relaxed and get a good night's rest. Butterfly pea tea or blue tea is an herbal drink that is very popular in Thailand. Butterfly pea tea contains an amino acid called tryptophan, which can help to promote the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Drinking blue tea before bed can help you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

Shankhpushpi in hindi or Butterfly pea (Clitoria Ternatea) in English, is called 'Medhya Rasayana' in Ayurveda - meaning a drug which rejuvenates, maintains and potentiates intellect and memory. It is also known as Asian pigeonwings or cordofan pea. Butterfly pea is a crawler type of plant. Mostly Butterfly pea varies in color like blue, pink,  purple and white also.
BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER PLANT
Butterfly pea also helps improve brain function and memory. Blue Pea flower tea is rich in melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep cycles. Drinking a cup of Blue Pea tea before bedtime helps improve the quality of sleep and promotes feelings of drowsiness and relaxation. 

BUTTERFLY TEA RECIPE 
Butterfly pea flowers don't really have much of a taste. Butterfly pea tea is much like a very light green tea and taste only slightly vegetal. Butterfly pea flowers are also added to different tea blends and citrus drinks too. 

Ingredients of Butterfly Pea Tea 
  • 6 edible flowers
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey
Steps to make Butterfly pea tea
BUTTERFLY PEA TEA RECIPE
  • Boil the water along with grated ginger. Keep it on medium flame and let it heat up. Now add Butterfly Pea flowers or Aparjita flowers to it. 
  • Keep the flame medium and let the tea simmer for five minutes.
  • Now strain the tea into a cup. Add lemon juice, honey, give a nice mix and serve.

Butterfly Pea flower offers stress-busting effects that can improve mood and help in alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression. Butterfly Pea tea does offer high concentrations of flavonoids, peptides, and antioxidants such as anthocyanin and consuming the Butterfly Pea tea is believed to have nootropic effects that may enhance brain and memory functions as well as elicit vivid dreams. 
butterfly tea for stress relief
Butterfly pea flower contains proanthocyanidin active ingredient, which is very good for the central nervous system because it helps blood easily circulation to the brain. In addition, acetylcholine helps to enhance memory and improve brain-related problems. 

The earthy flavour of butterfly-pea flower tea is said to be a mood enhancer. The tea is said to have stress-busting effects that may also help reduce symptoms of anxiety. Butterfly Pea also has a powerful impact on the digestive tract and can help with detoxing. 

Blue tea helps boost your brain power. It is one of the best teas for anxiety relief. Drinking a cup of blue tea daily on an empty stomach may improve digestive health. Add Butterfly Pea Tea to your detox diet plan because it is rich in antioxidants. 

Butterfly pea flower tea has been used in traditional medicine to support reproductive health in women. It can help to regulate menstruation and support healthy fertility. 

SPIRITUAL MEANING OF BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER 
butterfly pea
Traditionally, the Butterfly Pea flower is said to be ruled by the planet Venus and connected to the element of water, which gives it the attributes of love, emotion, serenity, and protection. In India, this flower is named after Hindu goddess, Aparajita, meaning one who cannot be conquered or defeated, hence used in the worship of Goddess Durga. 

The blue color of Aparajita flower resembles the blue throat of Shiva or also called as Neelkanth. Aparajita flower is associated to both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Shaped like a conch, the butterfly pea flower, or Clitoria ternatea as it is described in scientific lexicon, is a delight to behold.

CAUTION
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is best to avoid consuming the tea. In addition, if you have low blood pressure, it is important to consult with a healthcare provider before consuming butterfly pea flower tea, as it may lower blood pressure. 
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