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Life sciences · Journal article
European Journal Pharmaceutical and Medical Research · August 1, 2026
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This is a descriptive screening report of phytochemical constituents and putative antimicrobial properties of Clitoria ternatea leaf extracts without quantified antimicrobial or antioxidant potency data, effect sizes, or controlled comparisons. The source identifies alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins and phenols as present and claims antimicrobial activity against unspecified pathogens, but provides no numerical results, concentration–response relationships, or reference standards.
Journal article. Clitoria ternatea (butterfly pea plant); leaves, flowers and seeds analysed for phytochemical content. Intervention: Clitoria ternatea leaf extracts analysed for phytochemical composition.
Phytochemical analysis identified alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins and phenols in C. ternatea plant leaves, flowers and seeds Plant extracts reported to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties in traditional use
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This screening work does not yet support clinical use or therapeutic decisions. Further controlled studies with quantified antimicrobial minimum inhibitory concentrations, antioxidant potency assays, and in vivo efficacy are required before claims of medicinal value can be substantiated.
Descriptive phytochemical and antimicrobial analysis of a plant extract with no quantified effect sizes, comparators, or controlled experimental design reported.
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This screening work does not yet support clinical use or therapeutic decisions. Further controlled studies with quantified antimicrobial minimum inhibitory concentrations, antioxidant potency assays, and in vivo efficacy are required before claims of medicinal value can be substantiated.
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This study is about a beautiful blue flowering plant called Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as ‘Aprajita’ in India and globally as the butterfly pea, blue pea, or Asian pigeonwings belonging to the family “Fabaceae”. This plant has been used in traditional ayurvedic medicine as a memory enhancer, antistress, anticonvulsant and sedative agent. Its extracts possess a wide range of pharmacological activities including antimicrobial, antioxidant, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties. This study aims to confirm the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties included in plant leaves with studies using phytochemical analysis. The phytochemical analysis of C. ternatea plants leaves, flowers and seeds contain powerful natural chemicals including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins and phenols. These compounds had strong antimicrobial action against common disease that caused by pathogens and infectious agents. Clitoria ternatea is not just a beautiful flower-it is a scientifically promising medicinal plant with real potential to contribute to future healthcare, especially in the field of infection treatment and oxidative stress related diseases.
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