Flower Power

William Jethro Grecia

Along the course of history, human beings have discovered different kinds of plants
to be helpful and of advantage to our health. Ancient archives recorded the uses of herbal
plants in ancient medicine proven to be effective for different kinds of diseases. Despite
of the unacceptance of the medicine industry on these power plants’ healing power,
herbal plants remain to be popular on Filipinos especially because it is cheaper and safer
to use. Recently, a cute bluish flower has been making a sound out in the market.

Blue Ternate or the Clitoria Ternatea (its scientific name) is a blue flower vine that
is currently on the mark as a trending medicinal plant in the Philippines. Aside from being
known as a plant that have health benefits, it could also add aesthetics in your garden.
The edible part of this plant is its blue flowers which could sustain your health when
consumed religiously.

The benefits of Clitoria Ternatea:

Majesticherb.com collected many results, facts and information about this vine.
This is said to have anti-stress, anti-cancer, anti-oxidant and memory enhancing abilities.
With its capabilities, a person can have longer life. Moreover, this can be used in day to
day consumption.

This vine is perfect for students, professionals and parents who are prone to
experiencing stress related issues and are regularly using their brain at work. This plant
promotes positivity and productivity. It may also help if you want to be physically fit
especially for those who are undergoing malnutrition.

Since this plants have beautiful blue flowers, it could also be used as decorations
in schools or at home specifically for gardening.

How to consume Clitoria Ternatea:

A popular way of consuming this plant is through making it a tea. Normally, teas
are brown or black in color (depending on the main ingredient used); but the Blue Ternate
could change our view on teas. When mixed with lukewarm or boiled water, the water
amazingly turns into blue, embracing the color of the flower.

The flower itself is edible and can be eaten raw. Some people decorate Blue
Ternate in their salads as a dressing. It could also be added to blended shakes or any
other desserts to make them healthier.

It has been a part of the Filipino culture to use different herbal plants for health
purposes. They are cheaper and do not have side effects unlike the synthetic drugs. On
the other hand, even Blue Ternate has been gaining popularity just lately, we can suggest
that this plant is a true FLOWER POWER!