Butterfly Pea is a native flower in Thailand. Butterfly Pea is used widely across Asia and South East Asia. It is widely used for food coloring, cooking, and as hair treatment. Many health and beauty products are derived from this flower because of the positive effects of skin and hair.
Traditionally, ancestors recognized it for its medicinal benefits, which include its anti-depression, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. The blue concentrate added to hair products also promotes healthy hair growth. Today, butterfly pea is widely used in Thailand as hair wash and as natural alternative to hair dye. Studies have shown the flower to be a rich source of anthocyanin – a polyphenol anti-oxidant also found in red grapes, making it much more beneficial to consume as well to apply topically.
Butterfly Pea herb has been used in ancient Thai herbal medicine to treat hair loss and prematurely grey hair for many decades. It works by promoting blood circulation in the scalp, nourishing and strengthening hair follicles. Anthocyanin in Butterfly Pea flowers helps in blood circulations especially in scalp area and helps promote hair growth. Natural anti-oxidant, improves blood circulation and helps prevent hair loss and graying hair.