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MY BLUE TEA CHEF PROFILE Zaleha Olpin ​ Zaleha Olpin may have gotten controversial attention as the MasterChef UK Contestant who was (unfairly) eliminated because the judges viewed the humble chicken rendang as a dish that had to be crispy. That is nothing more than a highly personal opinion of the judges, but for Zaleha, she knew better, she had her entire culture and tradition which she has lived behind her, and she trusted her own experience of the dish. ZALEHA OLPIN Zaleha Olpin The Rendang Victory ¨I want to share my passion and love for Malaysian food with people around the world. Food is how we connect with each other in Malaysia.¨ The Rendang Controversy Zaleha remembers rendang as the first thing her mother cooked for her then-boyfriend-now-husband when she first brought him home to meet her parents (lucky husband!). Zaleha even had fond childhood memories of the dish. She used to save up pocket money on Fridays as a child so she could buy the dish from a special stall outside her school that sold the best nasi lemak (served with rendang). That was how precious that dish was to Zaleha. In those days, rendang was a luxury. ​ To have been so unfairly eliminated in the competition after having worked so hard to get to that point was not easy to stomach for Zaleha. Her feeling of utter disappointment was not about being eliminated and not winning. What gutted her was the lack of appreciation of all the hard work she put into the dish, and the helpless feeling in the face of the unfortunate ignorance of those trusted to be culinary experts on the programme. Ultimately, it was a blow because Zaleha was hoping her efforts on MasterChef could help boost Malaysian cooking in the UK. Vital Ingredient for Victory Looking at all that had happened, one could say Rendang was an important ¨ingredient¨ in her early days, and it was also the key that turned her career around and catapulted her to where she is now. Instead of stewing away in the Rendang Controversy, she chose to do a turnaround. She was on her way to The Rendang Victory. For My Blue Tea, we see Zaleha as way more than just ¨That Rendang Lady¨. While her controversy may have brought her into the limelight, it has turned out to be just the push she needed to trust her innate passion for cooking and publish her very first cookbook, (and we LOVE the title) ¨My Rendang Isn´t Crispy and Other Favourite Malaysian Dishes ¨. Yes, we admire Zaleha´s culinary skills but we also absolutely dig her sense of humour and the way she came back with a crispy bounce when she could have allowed The Rendang Controversy to floor her. A common characteristic running through all of My Blue Tea´s Chefs is how good-humoured, upbeat and tenacious they all are to overcome their own personal challenges to be the successful chefs they are today. All of them faced difficult situations where it would certainly have been much easier to step back and give up. We are so glad they believed in their passion for cooking, and they all pressed on. And are here to share their amazing culinary experiences with the world. Zaleha´s book eventually won the World´s Best in the Celebrity Chef category in the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2020. That is no mean feat. This is a huge step from letting the judges´ criticisms be a death sentence on her passion and career. A Sizzling Success The Rendang Controversy aside, Zaleha´s Culinary CV is absolutely mouthwatering and highly impressive. She has collaborated with top organisations such as the W Hotel Kuala Lumpur, ASDA, Rajah, Cookpad, the University of Bristol, The Great British Food Festival, Waitrose, 91ways and the London Muslim Festival and she is also part of the UK Sainsbury´s Taste Makers team. (Where does she find time to do all that?) Zaleha was even invited to cook with the previous UK High Commissioner to Malaysia, Her Excellency Victoria Treadell, in 2018 as part of a gastrodiplomacy session. Home is still Best In spite of having lived in Japan, South Korea, the Middle East and Australia, Zaleha remains very much a Malaysian girl at heart. She has spent more than twenty years abroad which has given her the much-envied advantage of becoming well-versed in international cooking. In spite of that, her traditional roots lovingly embedded in her by her mother who taught her how to cook traditional Malaysian dishes continue to flourish. Her mother was her biggest influence in her cooking. This is truly authentic cooking passed down through the generations. Zaleha does not whip out her international ¨tools¨ when family or guests come around for a meal. It is traditional cooking that she feels most authentic and natural with when it comes to pampering loved ones at home with her cooking. While it may sound exciting and romantic that Zaleha was living around the world as she followed her husband on his globe trotting, homesickness is a very real challenge for Zaleha. In some countries, it was next to impossible to find decent Malaysian restaurants. As they say, necessity is the mother of all inventions. Zaleha found a way to ease her homesickness and craving for food from home by building up her own passion for cooking and sharing to-die-for traditional Malaysian dishes with everyone. Just Keep Cooking Today, Zaleha lives in Bristol with her husband and youngest daughter and she is the owner of the incredibly successful Malaysian KitchenUK Supper Club. She often hosts supper clubs and pop-ups around the country and if there is a food festival somewhere, you are very likely to spot Zaleha doing a food demo there. And like pretty much all our other My Blue Tea Chefs, Zaleha has an insatiable thirst to do more and more gastronomical activities. She is also the founder of That Rendang Lady selling authentic anti-homesickness Malaysian products like Rendang and Sambal Paste. ​ She may not have imagined being at this point in her life when she was first learning the ropes from her mother in their kitchen at home as a little girl. Zaleha has much to be proud of. She used to work as an accountant at Petronas and she has certainly made a 360 degree turnaround in her life since then. A mark of a maestro is also their passion to share their knowledge with others, and Zaleha has a generosity of spirit which brought her to teach Malaysian cooking at a local cookery school. And as if that is not enough, Zaleha wants to reach out to even more people (i.e. the entire world!) so she is starting her own YouTube channel to share with people how special Malaysian food is and how it is enriched with flavours and textures because of its multicultural setup. Malaysian Rendang Paste If you are the lucky ones in the UK you are able to purchase a little taste of Malaysia! Nasi Kerabu A blue classic! That Rendang Victory We LOVE Zaleha's recipes AND her sense of humour Blue Bread with Butterfly Pea Powder A feast for the eyes and stomach with the inclusion of Blue Butterfly Pea Powder Sour Plum and Jackfruit Latte Layer Cake Chef Zaleha infused our Jackfruit Latte powder into her layer cake Sharing a Global Passion And of course, we love working with chefs who share our passion for sharing good food and it was great fun for us to send Zaleha My Blue Tea´s superfood powders and see what she would whip up! So if you want a taste of a truly sedap recipe infused with true-blue Malaysian flavours, check out Zaleha´s dishes she created using our jackfruit latte powder and butterfly pea powder . ​ We believe good food is to be shared, and food tastes even better when shared. So be sure to keep your eye on this page, we are always on the lookout for chefs to get to know and who believe in the power of food to bring people together from all over the world! Zaleha's recipes Shop Online Buy Direct Trade Enquiries Zaleha Olpin

MY BLUE TEA THE BOUTIQUE STORE FOR UNIQUE SUPERFOODS Sustainability By buying our Superfoods, you are supporting and empowering women via our Farm to Consumer and Soil to Plate initiatives. Learn More My Blue Tea is an advocate of sustainable farming practices and we work closely with our farmers across the Australasian tropical belt to ensure we have a year long supply of premium seasonal flowers. We visit our farmers regularly and are constantly seeking to improve with a view to long-term environmental, business and community sustainability. ​ Together with our farmers we have developed quality standards and unique farming techniques. Our Butterfly pea plantations do not use pesticides or chemicals and with our farmers, we have also developed ways to inter-crop butterfly pea with moringa, rozelle, black rice and various plantations with longer-term yielding crops. ​ This helps sustain farmer’s with a steady income and therefore community stability. If you need a good reason to buy from My Blue Tea , here’s 10! Our Blue Tea is harvested fresh daily; directly on our doorstep, to provide fresh indigenous blue butterfly flowers. We use Cellular Fraction-Line Technology. (an evolutionary premium freeze dry process) which provides the strongest natural concentration while keeping the cellular and molecular structure of the blue butterfly flower intact. This provides a high level of bioactivity. You are not drinking a mild infusion and then throwing the flowers away. You are ingesting the entire edible flowers to provide maximum benefits. Aqueous ozone anti-microbial treatment reduces plate counts and kills microbes without damage to healthy ingredients. Porous particle structure as a result of CFL creates blue butterfly flower powder that is highly soluble, dissolves fully and provides higher bioavailability. Low moisture content keeps the dried powder stable with a 2 year shelf life. There is a high natural concentration of the flowers due to elimination of the water content provides benefits with a very small dose. No waste. There is no loss of raw materials or steeped tea that might degrade and have to be thrown away. Avoid exposure to excessive heat such as in boiling the flowers to steep the tea. Make in ice cold or warm (drinking temperature) water to preserve anthocyanin antioxidants and other vital thermo-sensitive ingredients. We support sustainable agriculture that encourages bringing the blue butterfly back from the brink of extinction. Shop Now My Blue Tea works with our farmers through Australasia to bring you the finest, sustainable product.

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BENEFITS OF THE RED DRAGON FRUIT The Red Dragon Fruit is also known as Pink Pitaya or Strawberry Pear. Buy Now Learn More Dragon Fruit / Pitaya Powder - 1 Kg $123.00 Price Add to Cart Red Dragon Fruit Superfood Powder Pitaya 100g $24.90 Price Add to Cart Buy Benefits of Red Dragon Fruit The Dragon ​ The dragon is an auspicious mystical creature in the Chinese culture and if there is a fruit named after it, we want to find out if it has some sort of amazing prowess. Origins ​ The Red Dragon Fruit is also known as Pink Pitaya or Strawberry Pear. It is a tropical fruit that is bright red on the outside with green spiky leaves flaring up around it like flames and its flesh has an interesting texture that is sweet and peppered with black seeds. Many may recognise the fruit but few know that it actually grows on a climbing cactus called hylocereus or some may know it with a much prettier name, the Honolulu Queen. This cactus has large, white flowers that open only at night, famously known as the 'Lady of the Night' or 'Moonflowers'. ​ Native to southern Mexico and North America, it was the French who brought the fruit over to Southeast Asia in the early 19th century. My Blue Tea's Red Dragon Fruits are grown and harvested in farms that offer the best conditions, climate and best practices to bring you top quality superfoods. ​ Power Boost What makes the Red Dragon Fruit so powerful? Here is a teaser of just some of the numerous benefits the fruit offers: High in antioxidants such as flavonoids, phenolic acid, betacyanin Naturally fat-free High in fibre Helps in digestion Contains prebiotics that feed the healthy probiotics in the gut Strengthen immune system Helps stabilise blood sugar Great for skin May boost iron levels High in magnesium Rich in phytonutrients which help prevent disease and keep the body working properly ​ Nutrition Information (one 6-ounce serving of the fruit): Calories - 102 Fat - 0 grams Protein - 2 grams Carbohydrates - 22 grams Fiber - 5 grams Sugars - 13 grams Vitamin A - 100 IU Vitamin C - 4 milligrams Calcium - 31 milligrams Iron - 1 gram Magnesium - 68 milligrams ​ The Red Dragon Fruit Powder has gained a deserving seat with the rest of our superfood powders. Professional and amateur chefs, passionate foodies and health-conscious consumers around the world are falling in love with this superfood powder and its beautiful colour. ​ To spice things up, legend has it that fire-breathing dragons in the past ate dragon fruit which made them powerful. It was their source of vitamins and we are still enjoying the benefits of this amazing fruit now. To feel strong like a dragon, try My Blue Tea´s Pitaya Dragon Fruit Superfood Powder and mix it with your favourite yoghurts, smoothies, desserts and get creative with your baking experiments. Its bright pink colour is cheerfully eye-catching and makes any dish stand out. 7 Reasons to Include Dragon Fruit in your Diet ​ 1. Happy Heart Dragon Fruit has betalains which help decrease bad cholesterol levels and push up the good ones. It has lots of monounsaturated fats which help to keep the heart healthy. It also has a lot of flavonoids, which are antioxidant pigments that are good for the heart. The little black seeds are rich in omega-3 and omega-9 fats which are beneficial for the heart. 2. Fibre Rich It is a great way to detox the digestive system. Dragon Fruit has a high fibre content and helps clean out the system, keeping poor digestion and constipation at bay. In fact, the type of fibre it has can even help reduce risk of certain cancers, heart disease, manage Type 2 diabetes and obesity. It also has prebiotics which function like fertilizer for the good bacteria in the gut. ​ 3. Beautiful Skin ​ Vitamin C in Dragon Fruit goes beyond boosting your immunity. It also drives collagen production which is what helps skin looking and feeling supple and young. ​ 4. Keep Moving Some people call Dragon Fruit the 'anti-inflammatory fruit' as it helps fight arthritis and there is a good dose of magnesium in the fruit as well, which is essential for maintaining strong, healthy bones. ​ 5. Iron Man We need iron to help carry oxygen to all parts of the body and break down food into energy. It is what drives metabolism, growth and development. Dragon Fruit has lots of iron and the additional bonus is the high amount of Vitamin C in the fruit also helps enhance iron absorption. ​ 6. Stable Sugars As foodies we have a soft spot for sweet, heavy, rich things, so we want to really look after our blood sugar levels. Dragon Fruit can help maintain blood sugar levels and even fight diabetes. The fibre in the fruit can help regulate diabetes and suppress sugar spikes. ​ 7. Anti Cancer Dragon Fruit has antioxidants called hydroxycinnamates which help prevent cancer. It also has lycopene (typically found in tomatoes) which is beneficial in protecting the body from chemical and natural toxins. Being rich in antioxidants means the Dragon Fruit is great for preventing cell damage and inflammation. Ensuring Safe Consumption Please refer to this page for further information. Disclaimer: The information contained on this site is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen. References: https://ifst.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ijfs.13958 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dragon-fruit-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324655 https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-surprising-benefits-dragon-fruit-you-never-knew.html https://foodrevolution.org/blog/dragon-fruit-benefits/ Buy Now

MY BLUE TEA CHEF PROFILE Jeffery Liew ​ Jeffery has a Masters of Science degree under his belt, or rather, under his apron, but we cannot imagine Jeffery working in an office with computers, diagrams and formulas. He started working as an engineer when he was training himself in baking. He worked his way up from waiter to apprentice to pastry chef and sous chef. And he was finally able to devote himself full-time to Cheffery's Kitchen in 2018. Chef Jeffery Liew Jeffery Liew Getting to the Heart of Cooking Whenever chefs share with us their history and how they started, we are always amazed, and so grateful that they put in the hard work and courage to make a career change to become chefs. Jeffery Liew is one such chef. Connecting with the Past We are so glad Jeffery Liew did not stay in the Sciences! Jeffery's culinary touch is one that reminds you of the good old days and of home. He is proud of his Malaysian and Peranakan roots and keeping the tradition and culture alive by introducing it to Australia is what makes Cheffery's Kitchen stand out. Whenever Jeffery cooks, he has a pair of eyes looking forward with his creativity and innovation in fusing the best of different culinary worlds, and he also has a pair of eyes that look to the past, embracing his heritage and honouring the food and dishes his parents grew up with. Each time he cooks a traditional dish, it is like a little time travel for him to experience what his parents ate as children. It is a beautiful, intimate way to be connected with one's family and culture. Giving Back from the Heart ​ When Jeffery first set up Cheffery's Kitchen , he was very clear about his mission - to give back to the community. My Blue Tea has always been drawn to chefs who share our values of giving back to the community. Read more here about how we give back to the community with our sustainable farming practices. We admire Jeffery's simple humility - he does not put his culinary skills on a pedestal as the main highlight of his career. He is highly dedicated to doing his part for the less fortunate and sharing with people who are experiencing difficult times. Having lost his father to cancer, Jeffery understands the difficulties people go through when there is an illness in the family. He takes part in the Biggest Morning Tea every year - it is his hope that one day, the world can be cancer-free and nobody would have to suffer the way his family did when his father battled the disease. Jeffery's signature macarons may look petite and delicate but he has a huge, rock solid heart of gold when it comes to paying it forward. Earlier this year, he did fundraising for the bushfire victims in Australia. And he does not stop there. He also sells pastries and kuih to fundraise for the homeless. Jeffery is a chef who genuinely cooks from his heart. ​ Blending East and West Cooking is an art that is full of surprises. As long as you are willing to experiment and keep trying, you get a delicious reward at the end. Hard work, but it is worth it. Jeffery spent a long time fusing his love for robust, wholesome Malaysian food and desserts with the delicate elegance of French pastries. It may have sounded like a wild idea at the beginning to ask, "can one combine the savoury spiciness of the iconic Malaysian dish Nasi Lemak with the sweetness of a classic French macaron?" It took Jeffery a year of patient experimenting in the kitchen to perfect this unique East meets West recipe. It meant creating a spicy sambal buttercream and making the coconut macaron shells topped with crunchy fried anchovies. Even just saying it makes our mouths water! Definitely a challenge and Jeffery had the happy help of his wife to do taste tests and give honest feedback to help him create this savoury dessert. (We would gladly volunteer for future taste tests of new recipes if his wife wants a break!) ​ "Every time I see a customer’s satisfied and happy face, I feel like the luckiest person on earth and it makes me want to do more." Food for When You Miss Home ​ For many who came to Australia for work, study or family, homesickness can appear in the form of craving for food from home. Jeffery remembers his early days in Adelaide. It was difficult to get his beloved, comforting 'kuihs' (Malaysian bite-sized desserts). As they say, necessity is the mother of inventions, and Jeffery got right down to making his own kuih by trial and error. It did not take him long to develop his own recipes and even start selling his own kuihs in Adelaide. His kuihs found their way into the stomachs and hearts of many Singaporeans and Malaysians living in Australia, who appreciated how his food was helping them cope with their homesickness. It is an achievement for any chef when people say the quality of the food is excellent, but for people to say how the food has gone straight to the cockles of their hearts and given them a sense of comfort, that is quite another level to achieve for a chef! For those of you who are lucky to live in Adelaide, if you have a chance to get hold of Jeffery's onde-onde (Malaysian-style glutinous rice ball), make sure you grab a dozen or more to stock up for those moments of homesickness! ​ ​ Traditional Made New ​ Jeffery has since gone on to create other amazing fusion pastries at Cheffery's Kitchen such as the kaya (traditional coconut jam) macaron and even a teh tarik (special 'pulled' tea) macaron! Whenever we share My Blue Tea's ingredients with different chefs, we never quite know what they would cook up. Jeffery bowled us over with his pandan and blueberry cheesecake macarons made with My Blue Tea's pandan powder and butterfly blue pea flower powder . He was also the first in Adelaide to whip up pandan hot cross buns with our pandan powder! He has made the distance between the East and West a lot closer with his culinary creations. And wait till you try his pandan milo macaron - one bite is enough to remind you of home as well as awaken your tastebuds to a new exciting blend of flavours! And for the true-blue hardcore Malaysians out there who swear by your durians, you have to try Jeffery's durian kaya made with My Blue Tea's durian powder ! In fact, his durian kaya sells out very quickly! Yet another Jeffery creation you need to stock up on! East Meets West Jeffery spent a long time fusing his love for robust, wholesome Malaysian food and desserts with the delicate elegance of French pastries. Pandan Milo Macarons Awaken your tastebuds to a new exciting blend of milo and our Pandan powder! Blue Macarons Delicate and beautiful made with Butterfly Pea flower powder! Pandan Hot Cross Buns Chef Jeffery was the first in Adelaide to whip these up! Pandan Kuih Necessity is the mother of inventions, and Jeffery got right down to making his own kuih by trial and error. Durian Kaya Made with My Blue Tea's durian, this is yet another Jeffery creation you need to stock up on! Going Vegan ​ What we admire about the chefs we have met is how they are never satisfied with just one achievement or one project. It feels like they never stop cooking! Jeffery goes beyond conquering traditional recipes and Malaysian-French innovations. He is also venturing into vegan cakes! Again, it was due to a lack of vegan cakes that he started experimenting and learning about vegan ingredients and cooking. He learnt to bake vegan cakes and play with the flavours to make it taste and feel like a normal cake. For those with a sweet tooth, this is good news as vegan cakes are healthier! This means, more desserts, guilt-free! Jeffery has since then expanded his vegan range to include vegan treats that are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and refined sugar-free. There is something for everyone. Jeffery counts himself lucky that he is able to turn his passion into his full-time career. He gets to be creative every single day at Cheffery's Kitchen , creating new treats that have traditional tastes as a foundation and which is given a contemporary twist to excite the modern palate. Preserving Peranakan culture is a value he holds very closely in his heart and knowing his food brings joy and comfort to people is his best reward. We are really glad Jeffery first came to Adelaide as an international student in 2005. Who would have imagined the contributions he would be making at that time? Thanks to the faith and support from Jeffery's family to help him continue in his culinary career, we are fortunate to get to enjoy his wonderful creations here. Want more? ​ Looking to make your own culinary creations? Then check out the My Blue Tea Blog and TV Channel for gorgeous recipes created by chefs from the world over! ​ Blue Recipes Shop Online Buy Direct Trade Enquiries Jeffery Liew

Benefits of Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers Ladies and Gentlemen, this is a Clitoria Ternatea. Commonly known as the Blue Butterfly Pea Flower. The plant is native to equatorial Asia. The flower is commonly used in cooking, baking and drinks and as a natural food colouring. The Clitoria Ternatea is also used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA BENEFITS Butterfly Pea flower (also scientifically referred to as Clitoria Ternatea) is noted for its bright blue edible flowers. Aside from its many culinary uses, the blue butterfly pea vine has been used in Ayurveda as well as traditional Asian and Middle Eastern medicine for centuries. Its health benefits (improved memory, balanced mood, and a healthy immune system) are increasingly supported by modern science. This potent powder is known to promote vitality and healthy ageing. It is chock full of antioxidants, including pro anthocyanidin (which supports skin collagen and elasticity) and anthocyanin (supports hair and eye health). Both of these ingredients help promote the overall healthy life cycle of your cells. Blue Butterfly powder is a notable nerve tonic, and provides support to the digestive, circulatory, and central nervous systems. The key ingredient in this tea is the Butterfly Pea flower which is native to South East Asia. This ingredient has beneficial anthocyanins (which provide the blue colour) and has a variety of health benefits such as: Eyes The presence of the anti-oxidant, proanthocyanidin, helps to improve eyesight by increasing blood flow in the capillaries of the eyes which also allows the eyes to adjust to changes in light and improves vision. The blue butterfly pea vine flowers have been shown to effectively prevent cataracts and glaucoma, correct blurred vision, and reverse retinal damage as well as soothing inflamed and tearing eyes. Hair The blue butterfly vine flower, rich in bioflavinoids, has been used traditionally to promote hair growth, thicken the hair and reduce greying of the hair. Skin Anti-oxidants in blue butterfly pea flower stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis helping to rejuvenate the skin, reduce wrinkles and other effects of ageing skin. Aphrodisiac Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac particularly for women and used to treat problems associated with menstruation as well as leucorrhoea (white vaginal discharge). Brain Nootropic – enhances cognitive functions including heightening intelligence and enhancing memory via acetylcholine localised to the hippocampus. ​ Stress A known Anxiolyhic – reduces stress and anxiety – calming effect. Relaxes smooth vascular muscle aiding blood flow. ​ Pain relief Analgesic – helps to relieve pain to the extent it is used as a local anaesthetic. ​ Diuretic Promotes excretion of water (urination) which decreases blood volume thereby lowering blood pressure, also used for fasting but typically temporary weight loss. Other benefits include: ​ Anti-inflammatory – the deep blue flowers contain flavonoid pigments similar to blue berries, acai berry, mangosteen rind etc. that protect the plant. When you inject the flower the effect is remarkably similar to the anti-inflammatory effect of the plant in nature. Aids diabetic activity by inhibiting glucose intake from the diet. Noted anti-cancer and anti-tumor abilities resulting from cyclotides that cause cell death by disrupting cell membrane integrity. Anti-pyretic –reduces fever by dilating the blood vessels just beneath the skin which increases blood flow near the surface of the skin where it can be more easily cooled by the air. Loaded with antioxidants – that helps boost circulation and collagen production and prevent premature ageing. * It’s been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a memory enhancer, a stress alleviator, to lift the mood, and it is believed to balance blood sugar levels. Strengthens the hair for healthy hair growth/prevent hair loss and greying. Possesses anti cancer properties. *Keeps skin glowing & healthy *Treats urinary problems. *Improves eyesight & night vision *Treats eye infections. Detoxifies the whole body. Enhances memory. Enhances immune system. Scientific Support & Reference Citations ​ References http://examine.com/supplements/clitoria-ternatea/ lists 22 scientific refer-ences which provide support for the benefits of Clitoria principissae: 1. Rotblatt M, Ziment I 2002 – Evidence based Herbal Medicine. Hanley & Belfus, Philadephia. 2. Chang ST, Wu JH, Wang SY, Kang PL, Yang NS, Shyur LF 2001. Anti oxidants activity extracts from Acacia confusa bark and heartwood. J Agric Chem 3420-3424 3. Jain NN, et al Clitoria ternatea and the CNS. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. (2003) 4. Rai KS, et al Clitoria ternatea root extract enhances acetylcholine content in rat hip-pocampus. Fitoterapia. (2002) 5. Malik J, Karan M, Vasisht K Nootropic, anxiolytic and CNS-depressant studies on different plant sources of shankhpushpi .Pharm Biol. (2011) 6. Sethiya NK, et al An update on Shankhpushpi, a cognition-boosting Ayurvedic med-icine. Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao. (2009) 7..Aulakh GS, Narayanan S, Mahadevan G Phyto – chemistry and pharmacology of shankapushpi – four varieties. Anc Sci Life. (1988) 8. Swain SS, Rout KK, Chand PK Production of Triterpenoid Anti-cancer Compound Taraxerol in Agrobacterium- Transformed Root Cultures of Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ter-natea L.). Appl Biochem Biotechnol. (2012) 9. Kumar V, et al Validation of HPTLC method for the analysis of taraxerol in Clitoria ternatea. Phytochem Anal. (2008) 10. 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Rai KS, et al Clitoria ternatea (Linn) root extract treatment during growth spurt pe-riod enhances learning and memory in rats .Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. (2001) 18. Taranalli AD, Cheeramkuzhy TC Influence of clitoria ternatea extracts on memory and central cholinergic activity in rats .Pharm Biol. (2000) 19. Rai KS, et al Altered dendritic arborization of amygdala neurons in young adult rats orally intubated with Clitorea ternatea aqueous root extract. Phytother Res. (2005) 20. Adisakwattana S, et al In vitro inhibitory effects of plant-based foods and their com-binations on intestinal glucosidase and pancreatic amylase. BMC Complement Al-tern Med. (2012) 21. Solanki YB, Jain SM Antihyperlipidemic activity of Clitoria ternatea and Vigna mun-go in rats. Pharm Biol. (2010) 22. PIALA JJ, MADISSOO H, RUBIN B Diuretic activity of roots of Clitoria ternatea L. in dogs. Experientia. (1962) 23. 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