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    Heat-Clearing, Eye-Brightening, Cognitive Nootropic & Vascular Antioxidant (清热明目 / 安神益智活血解毒药)

    蝶豆花 / 蓝蝴蝶 / 蓝花豆 — Clitoria ternatea L.

    Pinyin: Diédòuhuā / Lánhúdīe · Malay: Bunga Telang / Kembang Telang / Bunga Nasi Kerabu · Family: Fabaceae (豆科)

    Botanical Illustration

    Energetics

    Cool (微凉 / 凉)

    Flavor

    Sweet, slightly bitter, bland (甘、微苦、淡)

    Meridians

    Liver (肝), Heart (心), Lung (肺)

    Traditional Edict

    Clears Liver fire, brightens vision, settles Heart to calm spirit, promotes memory, cools blood, and detoxifies. Sovereign Nanyang blue floral elixir and natural dye for Nasi Kerabu and Kuih.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    • Mild blood-activating and uterine-relaxing properties; avoid excessive concentrated daily consumption during pregnancy.

    Clinical Applications

    • Neurocognitive memory decline, digital ocular asthenopia, diabetic retinopathy, chronic anxiety, Stage 1 hypertension, and vascular endothelial protection.

    Quality Markers

    Ternatins (Polyacylated Delphinidin Glycosides) >= 1.50% & Taraxerol (HPLC MHM standard)

    Mechanism & Phytochemistry

    1. Ternatins (polyacylated delphinidin-3,3',5'-triglucosides) cross blood-brain barrier, elevate acetylcholine (ACh), and stimulate BDNF neurogenesis, improving memory and focus. 2. Anthocyanins filter blue light and accelerate rhodopsin regeneration in retina. 3. Upregulates eNOS.

    Preparation & Dosage

    Whole dried deep-blue blossoms steeped in hot water (Bunga Telang Tisane): 5-10 flowers (2-5 g) steeped 5-10 minutes. (Turns from sapphire blue to royal magenta with lime juice).

    Appended Prescriptions

    • 1. Nanyang Nootropic Cognitive Longevity Tea with Centella asiatica (Pegaga) and Daun Kesum (Persicaria minor). 2. Retinal Vision & Eye-Strain Infusion with Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry.

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