HYDERABAD: An Instagram post claiming that tea made from Aparajita flowers can be a panacea for diabetes is being shared widely on social media.
This video claims that drinking Aparajita flower tea or chewing the flowers will cure diabetes.
Diabetes has been a concern for the majority of people for many years. Particularly in India, the number of people suffering from diabetes has increased significantly. As the number of patients increases, so does the need for treatment. Traditional medicine and herbal remedies are becoming increasingly popular among people.
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NewsMeter found this claim to be misleading as Aparajita, also known as butterfly peaflower, or Clitoria ternatea, is beneficial for diabetics but cannot cure diabetes.
We contacted Dr. Vijay Mohan, Senior Consultant Physician at Care Hospitals and the Department of Internal Health to debunk this claim. He told Newsmeter that according to the latest scientific research, there is currently no cure for diabetes.
There are several medications, herbal remedies, and home remedies that can lower blood sugar levels but cannot cure diabetes. Aparajita may lower blood sugar levels to some extent, but it may not be curative. The purpose of diabetes drugs is not just to lower blood sugar levels. Still, you also need to protect your heart and kidneys to slow diabetes complications and extend your life. It is questionable how much benefit these homemade remedies provide. However, it cannot be claimed as a cure for diabetes until multiple accredited international organizations recognize it through extensive research.
In a study titled “Acute effects of Clitoria ternatea flower drink on glycemic response and antioxidant capacity in healthy subjects,” it was found that acute ingestion of Clitoria ternatea, preferably in the morning fasting state, can reduce blood glucose levels without causing hypoglycemia. It has been suggested that antioxidant capacity increases. It also improves postprandial blood sugar, insulin, and antioxidant status when taken with sucrose.
Furthermore, studies revealed that the ethanolic extract of Clitolea ternatea (EECT) was evaluated for anti-hyperglycemic and antioxidant activities in normal rats and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The results of this study suggested that the ethanolic extract of Clitolea ternatea has potential anti-hyperglycemic and antioxidant properties that may be beneficial in reducing diabetes and its complications. . This activity is said to be due to the flavonoids, anthocyanins, and alkaloids present in the ethanolic extract of Clitorea ternatea.
What is Aparajita or Clitolea ternatea?
Research shows that Aparajita, also known as Clitoria ternatea, has long been used in traditional medicine, primarily as a supplement to improve cognitive function and alleviate symptoms of a wide range of diseases, including fever, inflammation, pain, and diabetes. Ta. Clitoria ternatea has two flower colors, white and blue. Shankupushpi is the local name for Clitoria ternatea. It has potential applications in modern health and agriculture, as well as as a natural source of organic pigments and antioxidants for food. Clitoria ternatea has been commonly used in Ayurvedic and other traditional medicine as a memory enhancer, antidepressant, antistress, sedative, anxiolytic, and tranquilizer.
