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Nowadays, butterfly pea flower is rich in antioxidants and linked to several health benefit, including weight loss, blood sugar control and hair and skin health. It is also rich in anthocyanins, which are the antioxidant compounds responsible for its unique color. The flowers re also commonly brewed into an herbal tea, often alongside ingredients like lemongrass, honey and lemon.
The benefit of butterfly pea flower are beyond doubt when it is widely talked about and used by some communities and has also been shared by Prof Dato Dr Noordin Darus. However, butterfly pea flower also have the main side effects include upset stomach and nausea as well as allergic reactions. Consuming large quantities of butterfly pea flower can cause gastric discomfort, bloating, and diarrhea in some individual. This is due to the active compounds in butterfly pea flower that can disrupt the balance of intestinal flora and cause irritation to the digestive.
In conclusion, consumers around the world have become increasingly interested in sustainable and natural alternatives, which is why many people are taking the opportunity to find butterfly pea flowers and want to make potions or herbs, especially for people who are health conscious. Apart from herbs and medicines, butterfly pea flowers can add beauty to your garden and also offer various benefits such as cooking, health and so on. It is convenient because butterfly pea flowers are easy to plant in tropical areas like Malaysia.
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