Pharmacological relevance of Clitoria ternatea (Aparajita): A review

Abstract

Stigmast4-ene-3, 6-dione, proteins, alkaloids, antharaquinone, anthocyanins, cardiac glycosides, proteins, carbohydrates, saponins, triterpenoids, phenols, flavonoids, and volatile oils and steroids were all present in Clitoria ternatea. In addition to many other pharmacological effects, the plant demonstrated antioxidant, hypolipidemic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antidiabetic, central nervous system, antibacterial, gastrointestinal antiparasitic, and insecticidal properties. Because of its efficacy and safety, Clitoria ternatea was reviewed in the study as a promising medicinal plant with a broad spectrum of pharmacological activity that might be used in a number of medical applications.