ISSN: 2576-4772
Authors: Ajay kumar garg*, Khushboo shrimali, Ranjan Kumar Singh, Chennu MM Prasada Rao and Rajeswari Tanniru
Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as “Butterfly Pea”, is a remarkable plant species that has gained increasing attention due to its diverse range of potential applications in traditional medicine, culinary arts, and nutraceutical industries. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Clitoria ternatea, including its botanical characteristics, phytochemical composition, traditional uses across cultures, and emerging pharmacological potential. By examining the various aspects of this plant, we highlight its significance and offer insights into its promising future. The goal of the contemporary revision is to verify the methanolic extract of Clitoria ternatea leaves’ ability to reduce anxiety using an elevated plus maze model. Swiss wister rats being given several dosages of the leaf extracts (150 mg/kg p.o.) and alprazolam (2.5 mg/kg p.o.) served as the positive control. The study’s findings indicate that greater doses of methanolic extract—300 mg/kg—possess pronounced anti-anxiety activity and are comparable to the effects of alprazolam. The plant may be used to produce anxiolytic action.
Keywords: Leaves; Methanol; Anxiety; Alprazolam; Clitoria Ternatea
