An Updated Review on the Pharmacological Potential of Clitoria ternatea L

Updated Review on Clitoria ternatea

Abstract

Clitoria ternatea, a perennial twining herb indigenous to tropical Asia, flourishes optimally in well-drained soil and is adaptable to conditions ranging from full sunlight to partial shade. Various components of Clitoria ternatea have been utilized as active constituents in numerous Ayurvedic formulations for the treatment of diverse disorders. Several traditional Ayurvedic ' Medha ' (cognitive-enhancing) preparations incorporate C. ternatea in conjunction with other medicinal plants. The plant has a long-standing history of use in traditional medicine, particularly for its memory-enhancing and anxiolytic properties. Different plant parts contain a variety of bioactive compounds, including tannins, resins, starch, taraxerol, taraxerone, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, proteins, anthocyanins, and carbohydrates. Traditionally, Clitoria ternatea has been used to treat a wide range of ailments, including jaundice, migraines, throat and eye infections, skin diseases, asthma, joint inflammation, earaches, eruptions, fever, urinary tract infections, constipation, snake bites, headaches, indigestion, leprosy, and central nervous system disorders. It has also been utilized in the management of gonorrhea, stress, and infertility, and is commonly used as a natural food colorant. In Ayurveda, this plant is highly esteemed for its therapeutic benefits. Pharmacological studies have corroborated several of its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, and anxiolytic activities.