THE PHARMACOGNOSTIC, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROFILE OF Clitoria Ternate (SHANKA PUSHPHI)

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Asha Jyothi. V*
Archana. S

Abstract

The butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) is a widely cultivated species found in numerous Asian nations. Mainly found in tropical areas, this species originated in tropical Asia, and has since spread to various areas, including South and Central America, the East and West Indies, China, and India, where it has become established as a naturalized species. The roots, Seeds and leaves of this plant are of medicinal importance. The plant is reputed for its folkloric uses in Various diseases. The above-ground parts of the plant showed various effects on the central nervous system of mice, including properties that reduce anxiety and act as antidepressants. Alkaloids, proteins, alkaloids, antharaquinone, anthocyanins, cardiac glycosides, triterpenoids, phenols, tannins, phlobatannin, carbohydrates, saponins, Stigmast-4-ene-3,6-dione, volatile oils, and steroids were all present in Clitoria ternatea.

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Asha Jyothi. V*, & Archana. S. (2025). THE PHARMACOGNOSTIC, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROFILE OF Clitoria Ternate (SHANKA PUSHPHI). International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 14(2), 55-62. https://ijpbcs.com/index.php/ijpbcs/article/view/44
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Asha Jyothi. V*, & Archana. S. (2025). THE PHARMACOGNOSTIC, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROFILE OF Clitoria Ternate (SHANKA PUSHPHI). International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 14(2), 55-62. https://ijpbcs.com/index.php/ijpbcs/article/view/44

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