Key health benefits of Butterfly Pea Flower:

Anti-oxidant rich – Containing healthy amounts of anti-oxidants, Butterfly Pea Flower helps boost the body’s immune system and prevents the harmful effects of free radicals.  These anti-oxidants allow for improved cellular health while decreasing the effects of pre-mature aging, cancer and other diseases.

Improving eyesight -Anti-oxidants in this flower are also known to improve blood flow in the capillaries of the eyes, improving vision and reducing the progress of cataracts.

Improving the mind – This amazing flower has shown to improve one’s memory and reduce stress and depression, allowing you to focus on the positive.

Anti-inflammatory properties – This tea is commonly used as a natural remedy for reducing inflammation and pain.

Healthy hair – Promoting healthy and luscious hair growth

Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid its consumption.

1. Steep about a dozen butterfly pea flowers in hot water until the flowers turn pale. About 10 minutes. The water will turn a bright blue.
2. Strain the liquid and discard the flowers.
3. Add honey to taste.

孕婦不能喝蝶豆花，因為它有促進子宮收縮。如果準備要開刀，月經正好來，月經量又很大的人，或者是說已經懷孕，以及有在吃一些抗凝血藥的患者的話，要比較謹慎喝這樣的飲料。

蝶豆花茶的做法
一個茶壺，加入幾個蝶豆花，入溫水，漸漸地夢幻的藍色出現
倒出一杯純蝶豆花茶，品味道。在壺內繼續加入檸檬汁和蜂蜜，藍色蝶豆花茶立刻變成紫色。

蓝花饭 (Nasi Kerabu)

把蝶豆花加水煮五分钟，让花的色素退在水里，染色的水就可以用来和米煮饭，或和糯米粉做成糕点。